Creamy Ham and Broccoli (from Jill Lopez)

• 1 lb. cubed cooked ham (about 3 cups)
• 1 package (16 oz.) frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained.
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Cream of Mushroom soup
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• 1 jar (8 oz.) processed cheese spread
• 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts (drained)
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• paprika (optional)

Directions

1. Coat inside of slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place ingredients in the slow cooker, stir to blend, smooth top, pushing rice into mixture.

2. Cover, cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or on low for 4 - 5 hours until rice and onion are tender Stir occasionally

3. If desired, Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, CA