Creamy Ham 'n' Broccoli

Prep: 10 minutes   Cook :  2 hours +standing     6 to 8 servings

3              cups cubed fully cooked ham
1              package  (10-3/4 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli  , thawed
1              can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup  , undiluted
1              jar  (8 ounces) process cheese  sauce
1               can (8 ounces) slice water chestnuts , drained
1-3/4        cups uncooked instant rice
1               cup milk
1               celery rib , chopped
1              medium onion  , chopped
1/2           teaspoon pepper
1/2           teaspoon paprika

In a 3-quart slow cooker , combine  the first  10 ingredients  . Cover  and cook on high  for 2 to 3 hours  or until rice is tender  . Let stand  for 10 minutes before serving . Sprinkle with paprika .

This senational dish is so  wonderful  to come home to  especially on a cool fall or winter day . It's a delicious way  to use up leftover ham , too.