Broccoli and Ham Casserole

Ham with broccoli is an easy casserole dish to put together.  If you work and don't have time to cook much, then this recipe will help you out with that. Your family will love it and request it often.  

Ingredients

4 Tbs. butter, divided
1 onion, diced
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. flour
2 c. milk
3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 c. broccoli, fresh or frozen
2 c. cooked ham, cubed
1/2 c. black olives
1 can mushrooms, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. seasoned stuffing cubes, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Cook the broccoli according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Sauté onion, and sweet bell pepper until tender. Add garlic and sauté for a minute.

Stir in flour, mixing thoroughly.  Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Turn heat to low.

Add the cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted.

Add the broccoli, ham, black olives, mushrooms and 1-cup stuffing mix to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine. 

Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. 

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Add 1/2 c. stuffing mix and toss to coat. Sprinkle around the edge of the casserole.

Bake uncovered for25 to 30 minutes.