1 c. rice (or 12 oz. noodles or macaroni)
2 pkgs. frozen broccoli (or 1 bunch fresh)
6 tbsp. butter
2 c. soft seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 lg. onions
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk
4 c. cubed cooked ham
8 oz. American cheese

1. Cook rice, noodles or macaroni; spoon into well greased 9x13 pan.

2. Cook broccoli, place in single layer over pasta.

3. Melt 4 tablespoons butter, cook onions until soft. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in milk, continue stirring and cooking until thickened (approximately 3 minutes). Stir in ham, heat through, pour over layers in baking dish.

4. Place cheese slices over sauce, sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs (2 tablespoons melted butter mixed with crumbs).

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and brown.