Seven-Layer Casserole (T&T)

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups cubed ham
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Instructions

1. In a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole, layer rice, ham, onion and broccoli.
2. In separate bowl, combine soup, cheese and milk. Spread over broccoli.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make coarse bread crumbs in a blender with bread slices. Sauté crumbs in butter over medium-high heat until light brown. Sprinkle crumbs over casserole.
5. Continue baking 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

For 8 servings, double the ingredients. Use a 2 quart casserole. Increase baking time to 40 minutes.

Attribution

Posted by Pat's Cookin at Recipe Goldmine May 14, 2001.