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Cauliflower Ham Casserole

Name: Cauliflower Ham Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; TOPPING:; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I’ve been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham, my husband asks me to make this dish. —Sue Herlund, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Cauliflower Ham Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; cover with 1 in. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted.
Drain cauliflower. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, ham and mushrooms. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 383 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.