Best Blumenkohl Mit Schinken Cauliflower With Ham Recipes

CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 5 cup gratin dish and set aside.
• For the cauliflower mixture:.
• Take steamed cauliflower florets and arrange in a single layer in the gratin dish.
• Sprinkle the ham evenly over the cauliflower.
• Whisk together the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper and pour evenly over ham and cauliflower.
• For the topping:.
• Toss the crumbs and parmesan well to combine, then scatter evenly over the cauliflower mixture. Dot well with butter.
• Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
• Serve at once.

BLUMENKOHLSUPPE (CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP)

Steps:

• Cut away the thick stem at the base of the cauliflower and tear off the green leaves. Separate the flowerets and wash them under cold running water. Reserve 10 small flowerets, and chop the rest coarsely. Combine the stock and water in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Drop in the whole flowerets, and boil briskly, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until they are tender but still somewhat resistant to the point of a small, sharp knife. Remove the flowerets and set them aside in a bowl. Reserve the stock.
• Melt the butter over moderate heat in a 4 quart stainless-steel or enamel saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 or 2 minutes. Do not let flour brown. Pour in the stock and the milk, beating constantly with a whisk. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil and is smooth and somewhat thick. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Then add the chopped cauliflower, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer, half covered, for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft enough to be easily mashed against the side of the pan. Pour the cauliflower and all of its cooking liquid into a sieve set over a bowl. With a wooden spoon, force the cauliflower through the sieve.
• Return the puree to the pan. Beat the egg yolk with a fork or whisk to break it up, then beat 1/2 cup of hot puree, 2 Tblsp. at a time. Now whisk the mixture back into the saucepan. Add the reserved flowerets and cook over moderate heat for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil. Add the lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve.

CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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.

BLUMENKOHL MIT SCHINKEN (CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM)

Steps:

• 1. Place the head of cauliflower in a steamer and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp-tender. When it is cool enough to handle, break the cauliflower into florets about 1-1/2 inches across. Cut the heavy stems into 1-inch cubes. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in a buttered 5-cup gratin dish. Sprinkle the ham evenly on top.
• 2. Whisk together the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper and pour evenly over the ham and cauliflower.
• 3. Toss the crumbs and Parmesan well to combine, then scatter evenly over the cauliflower mixture. Dot well with the butter.
• 4. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbling and touched with brown. Serve at once.