Best Cheesy Ham And Cauliflower Casserole Mock Mac And Cheese Recipes

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BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND HAM



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Make and share this Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower and Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 lb elbow macaroni
1/4-2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon butter, plus
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup diced ham, good quality
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Blanch cauliflower for 5 minutes.
  • Refresh under cold water; drain well.
  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Refresh under cold water; drain well.
  • Cook onion in 1 tblsp butter over moderately-low heat until softened; stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk, cream, Worcestershire Sauce, ketchup, mustard powder, cayenne pepper and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center of oven.
  • Add 1 cup of Cheddar and all of the Parmesan, stirring, until completely melted.
  • Stir in macaroni, cauliflower and ham and season.
  • Mound into prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar.
  • Toss breadcrumbs with remaining 2 tsps butter (melted) and sprinkle over cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1220.6, Fat 71.4, SaturatedFat 42.9, Cholesterol 240.2, Sodium 2228.4, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 58.9

CHEESY HAM & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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The fire-roasted peppers and chipotle give this dish a slightly smoky bite. If you don't like the smoky flavor you can substitute ground cayenne for the chipotle and chopped pimentos or red bell peppers for the fire-roasted peppers.

Provided by Patty Mae

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 lb cooked ham, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup fire- roasted sweet peppers, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar ragu double cheddar cheese sauce
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into 1/2-inch pieces; steam or microwave until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
  • Saute onion and cubed ham in butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in cheese sauce, fire-roasted peppers, and chipotle pepper and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is heated through.
  • Add about half of the shredded cheddar and stir until melted. Repeat with the remaining cheddar.
  • Add salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked cauliflower to sauce and stir gently to distribute sauce evenly.
  • Pour into a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 196.3, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.9

HAM & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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You can get this ready in the morning and then finish it 30 minutes before dinner. I like to put in some frozen peas too for color Just put them in frozen before adding the sauce. Nice way to use up some of the left over ham

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cauliflower florets, steamed to tender crisp
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk (2% is OK)
salt and pepper
1 cup aged cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cooked cauliflower ham and mushrooms.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan and stir in the flour.
  • Stir in the milk and cook until it has thickened.
  • Stir in the sour cream and cheese; stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth Put ham and cauliflower in to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Pour sauce over top.
  • You make now let this sit in the fridge until 40 minutes before dinner or continue to the finish- Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sprinkle with crumbs.
  • Put in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

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