Parmesan Ham and Broccoli

Description
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds fresh broccoli
 * 4 tablespoons butter
 * 4 tablespoons flour
 * 1 cup chicken broth
 * 1 cup light cream
 * ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 12 thin wide cooked ham slices

Directions

 * 1) Wash and trim broccoli then cook in boiling salted water until tender.
 * 2) Drain well.
 * 3) Arrange in shallow casserole dish.
 * 4) Melt butter over low heat then stir in flour then broth and cream.
 * 5) Cook and stir constantly until thick and bubbly.
 * 6) Remove from heat and whisk in ½ cup of the cheese.
 * 7) Arrange ham slices over broccoli so the broccoli is covered.
 * 8) Cover with sauce then top with remaining cheese.
 * 9) Broil for 10 minutes.