Best Baked Shells And Broccoli With Ham And Cheesy Creamy Cauliflower Sauce Recipes

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BAKED SHELLS AND BROCCOLI WITH HAM AND CHEESY-CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



Baked Shells and Broccoli With Ham and Cheesy-Creamy Cauliflower image

One visible veggie and one in the sauce....lots of nutrition in something that everyone will want to eat. Good for dinner, breakfast or lunch.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head cauliflower, cored and chopped (3 cups)
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 medium shallots, roughly chopped
coarse salt
ground black pepper
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 ounces pecorino cheese, grated (2 cups)
1/2 lb medium multigrain pasta shells
1/4 lb sliced smoked ham, chopped
1 medium bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets (5 cups)
1/2 cup toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs, for serving (Japanese breadcrumbs) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until softened but not brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with flour; stir to coat well.
  • Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; gently simmer until cauliflower is very soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer all to a blender, and puree with nutmeg and half the pecorino until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until slightly tender but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain well; return to pot.
  • Add ham, broccoli, and cauliflower sauce; toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a ovenproof 3 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining pecorino, and bake until bubbling in center, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat broiler, and broil until golden brown on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Divide among dishes, top with breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 814.7, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.1

CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups 1% milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets, thawed
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted., Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI HAM BAKE



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Looking for a family-pleasing way to use up extra ham? Try this quick casserole that even will satisfy folks not fond of broccoli. "Our minister's wife served this and was kind enough to share the recipe," recalls Helen Phillips of Greensburg, Indiana. "It's very good." TIP: Feel free to replace the stuffing croutons with crushed stuffing mix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. , Drain the broccoli. Add broccoli, ham and 1 cup stuffing mix to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with remaining stuffing mix. Sprinkle around edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BAKED SHELLS AND BROCCOLI WITH HAM AND CHEESY-CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SAUCE



BAKED SHELLS AND BROCCOLI WITH HAM AND CHEESY-CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SAUCE image

Categories     Cheese     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Healthy

Yield 8 adults

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head cauliflower, cored and chopped (3 cups)
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 medium shallots, roughly chopped
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 ounces pecorino cheese, grated (2cups)
1/2 pound medium multigrain pasta shells
1/4 pound sliced smoked ham, chopped
1 medium bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets (5 cups)
1/2 cup toasted whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until softened but not brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occa­sionally. Sprinkle with flour; stir to coat well 2. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Re­duce heat; gently simmer until cauliflower is very soft, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer all to a blender, and pu­ree with nutmeg and half the pecorino until smooth, about 2 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 400". Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until slightly tender but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain well; return to pot. Add ham, broccoli, and cauliflower sauce; toss to com­bine. Transfer to a ovenproof 3 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining pecorino, and bake until bubbling in center, about 30 min­utes. Heat broiler, and broil until golden brown on top, i to 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Divide among dishes, top with breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.

CHEESY BAKED SHELLS AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TSpoon in UT

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb medium pasta shell (about 5 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted.
  • Stir in the nutmeg, 3/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
  • Add the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a broilerproof 8-inch square or another 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Broil until golden, 3 - 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 463.9, Carbohydrate 78.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 32.9

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