Ham, Broccoli, & Orzo Bake

Name: Ham, Broccoli, & Orzo Bake
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 1 1/2 cups ham, fully-cooked, cubed; 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped; 2 cups fresh kale, chopped; 1 cup crispy-fried onions

Instructions

Prep:50minCook:50min

There is always one dish at the potluck that takes first place. And with the always requested Ham, Broccoli, & Orzo Bake, you will do just that! First, know that the preparation of it won't exhaust your excitement for the impending gregarious gathering, it is just such an easy yet gasp-worthy dishful. Then know that the cheese-surrounded, hammed-up, "broccoli-fied" orzo will have your fellow picnic goers clamoring for their next invitation to your backyard. You don't need a trophy to know that the comfy, homemade goodness of Ham, Broccoli, & Orzo Bake brings time well spent with people you love (well, mostly, haha). Bring home a winner tonight!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:27:34 GMT