ham & broccoli roll ups by E. Seaton

these are DIVINE. Elizabeth made them for Oscar's bday dinner and I can't remember the last time I saw Oscar eat so much. He loved them. The kids loved them...and yes, I loved them. A great find.

10-12 flour tortillas, soft taco size
4 c diced ham (1 1/2 - 2 lb honey ham in 1/4" slices) [delete ham & sub a "meaty" vegetable to be vegetarian]
4 green onions chopped
(1) 14 oz package frozen broccoli florets
(1) 10 oz box chopped broccoli - season with little lawrey's salt & pepper (both sets of broccoli)
8 oz cream cheese

1. defrost broccoli - chop up the florets a little, drain any excess liquid
2. combine ham, broccoli, onions and cream cheese - mix wellplace about 1/2 cup mixture in tortilla. roll up.place seam side down in 10 x 15 pan (spray with pam first)
3. cover + refrigerate until ready to bake
4. pour cheese sauce over rolls + bake uncovered at 350 for 35 - 40 min. until hot and bubbly

cheese sauce:
1/2 c flour
1/2 c butter
1 qt milk (2%) {about 2 cups}
3/4 - 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese grated
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
2 TB white worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp chicken stock
dash cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika
1 TB sherry {I used red wine b/c I didn't have sherry}
melt butter, add flour, blend; cook a few minutes.
slowly add milk; whisking.
add cheese when mixture is hot and starting to thicken.
add spices.

Healthier option:
Use w/ Neufchatel cheese (1/3 of the fat than CC)
fresh spinach and broccoli florets
Roll them in "flat out" bread (vs. tortillas).

Make the sauce w/ lowfat cheese & nonfat milk.

The alterations didn't change the amazing flavor of this recipe - thank you again for sharing. It's a family & guest winner every time.