Ham and Broccoli Casserole


Ham and Broccoli Casserole

Serves 5 – You can reduce points by using light butter and reduced fat cheese

Blue – 9 points

Purple – 7 points

Green – 9 points

  • 4 oz whole wheat noodles
  • 12 oz broccoli steamed
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp finely minced onion
  • dash salt and pepper
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 oz cooked lean ham, diced

  1. Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain and rinse.

  2. Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces.

  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 1 minute. Add flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Stir and cook constantly for 1 minute. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and smooth.

  4. Add cheese and stir until melted.

  5. In a large bowl, lightly combine noodles, ham, broccoli and sauce. Pour mixture into greased 11×7 casserole.

  6. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and heated through.

Main Course
Casserole
broccoli, ham