Meats Recipes - Clever Ham Casserole

Ingredients                        

• 350 g/12 oz/1 1/2 cups long-grain rice

• 750 ml/1 1/4 pts/3 cups chicken stock

• 450g/1 lb/1 large can ham, diced

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 298 g/1 can condensed celery soup

• 120 ml/4 fl oz/1/2 cup milk

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup frozen peas

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs

• Tomato wedges

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Method:

1. Place the rice in a pan. Add the stock, bring to the boil, stirring, cover, reduce the heat and cook gently for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

2. Add the ham, including any jelly, and the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes.

3. Toss over a gentle heat until creamy and piping hot. Garnish with the tomato wedges and serve hot.