So,
it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but the ordeal of my
mother’s declining health, open heart surgery, and then unexpected
death was a lot to deal with. I feel like I’m still in the numb
disbelief stage, but each day I try my hardest to do whatever I need
to, whatever I can. Today I thought of my mom and wanted to try and
get back on the road of my life and doing something I know she’d
like. So here I am with a recipe I whipped up last night that is so
easy and pretty quick too. The kids gave it raving reviews, and I
hope you enjoy it too!
So,
let’s get cooking!
First,
cube the ham into ½ inch pieces, and grate the cheddar cheese.
Make
the roux by melting the butter in a large saucepan and stirring in
the flour with a whisk. Add the warmed milk slowly, whisking in and
continuously whisking until it blends and then thickens. I just put
the milk in the microwave for about 3 minutes while I was dicing the
ham. Add the salt, pepper, and 2 c of the cheddar cheese and mix in
until melted.
Next,
and this is soooooooo hard…..place the broccoli and ham in an 11 X
15” baking dish! hee hee Add the sauce and mix it in. Bake at 375° for 30
minutes.
Sprinkle
on the French fried onions and the last cup of grated cheddar cheese.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes. And Aunt Viola! (voilà!) You’ve
got yourself a nifty casserole the whole family will love. Megan is
actually eating it for breakfast this morning!
Enjoy!
~TMMF
Ham
& Broccoli Bake
1
½ lb ham
2
½ lb broccoli florets
½
c butter
2/3
c flour
5
c milk, warmed
1
½ tsp salt
1
tsp pepper
3
c shredded cheddar cheese,
divided
2
c French fried onions