"A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra homey touch, I make mine in my favorite hand-me-down casserole dish from my Grandma Laverne. —Heather Arndt Anderson, Portland, Oregon..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups chicken stock
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2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups 2% milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
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2 cups chopped fresh kale
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1 cup French-fried onions