Ham Where Am I Going?

That was a staple at our house growing up. I finally made it last night for my own family, and my daughter laughed at the name. I think it was my mother's trick for getting my brother and I to try the dish. Casseroles were all the rage in the 80's I remember. It' isn't the cheapest recipe ever, since cheese and ham are spendy. But here is the recipe!

Ham Where Am I Going?

1.5 cups Jasmine rice (or brown rice would work better)

Chicken buillon (spelled correctly?)

* Make rice according to directions, add some bullion to taste

1 Cup cubed Ham

2 peeled and diced carrots

2 peeled and diced celery

1.5 Cups cheddar cheese

2 tbs butter

2 tbs flour (All purp is fine)

Black pepper

salt

1/2 Tsp each: garlic salt or powder and onion (likewise)

1 Tsp dijon mustard

1/2 Cup milk

You can boil the carrots and celery for about 2 min to soften them, but I put them in as is and it was a nice contrast. So here goes: Make a bechemel sauce; Heat butter, add flour and cook until light brown, add milk and cook until thickened. Add mustard, seasoning, salt to taste and stir in cheese.  Now, layer the cooked rice in a baking dish (that has been oiled) then put some vegetables and some ham. Pour over some of the cheese sauce and repeat until you end with the last of the cheese sauce on top. Heat in the a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Serve!