Ham and Broccoli Orzo Bake

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Freak Flag Organics, Coconut Chicken Bone Broth
• 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 2 cups chopped fresh kale
• 1/4 cup Panko crumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes .
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook until cheese is melted.
3. Add orzo, ham, broccoli and kale. Season again with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese and Panko. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.