• Gather the ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Using a cutting board and a chef's knife, dice the sweet onion.
• In a large saucepan bring water to boil. Add chicken bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved. Stir in the  long grain white rice and diced sweet onion, follow cooking instructions on package, simmering on low for approximately 18-20 minutes.
• Place frozen broccoli in package or a large glass bowl and cook in the microwave according to package instructions, approximately 5-6 minutes on high.
• Heat leftover ham in the microwave to warm.

Assemble the Ham and Rice Dish

• When rice is tender, add 4 oz. cheese spread in small chunks along with the leftover ham. Cover with lid, and allow the cheese to melt for about 7-10 minutes. Stir with a long-handled wooden spoon to combine.
• Next, add the broccoli to the rice mixture. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix together with wooden spoon.
• Top with remaining chunks of cheese spread. Cover with lid and once again allow the cheese to melt. If necessary, heat the pan on low for 2-3 minutes.

Alternate Microwave Instructions

• If using leftover ham as well as leftover rice, you may easily prepare this entire dish in the microwave. Simply skip over the preparation of the rice with chicken bouillon cubes.
• In a large glass bowl, combine the frozen broccoli and diced onion. Cook according to package instructions, for approximately 5-6 minutes.
• Add the leftover rice and ham to the bowl and cook for 3-6 minutes until heated through, stirring halfway.
• Next, add chunks of 4 oz cheese spread to the rice and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted, stirring halfway to combine.
• Top with remaining cheese spread, in chunks. Heat another 5 -7 minutes, until cheese has melted.
• Serve ham and rice while warm with a fresh salad and bread and butter.
• This recipe will serve 4-6 people.