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

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