1 lb. sliced, cooked ham
2 tsp. butter
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. rice
1 pkg. frozen peas
3 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Additional butter to taste
Salt & pepper to taste

Cut ham into squares. Set aside.

Heat butter. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes until tender. Stir in rice. Mix until rice is evenly coated with butter (in heavy lidded casserole).

Add frozen peas and ham. Then add the broth. Bring to boil, Stir once. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook 20 minutes. Rice should absorb all the liquid in this time.

Fold in the cheese. Add butter, if desired. Add salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately. Serves 4.