Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole

casserole made with ham, broccoli, and rice with Ritz cracker topping

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Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ham and Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish made with tender rice, salty ham, and steamed broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs, this casserole offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for family dinners or potluck gatherings, it's an easy and delicious way to repurpose leftover ham into a satisfying meal.

Course Ham, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, ham, rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 658kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz pkg frozen broccoli florets
2 Tbsp butter
½ cup onion finely diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 ½ cups chicken broth low sodium
1 ¼ cup white long grain rice uncooked
2 cups cooked ham diced
10 ¾ oz cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup milk
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
salt/pepper to taste

Ritz Cracker Topping

1 cup Ritz crackers crushed into crumbs
2 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 cup of rice to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. If liquid remains in the pot and the rice isn't fully cooked after 15 minutes, cover and simmer for up to 5 additional minutes.
Remove from heat and leave the cover on. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes.
Add in the broccoli, diced ham, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup of Ritz cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Spread over the casserole and bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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