CAULIFLOWER AND HAM GRATIN

CAULIFLOWER AND HAM GRATIN image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 head cauliflower
1 1/2 tbsp. soft margarine
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill *
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

Cut cauliflower into florets, about 2-in/5cm pieces. In large pot of boiling water, blanch cauliflower for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain and set aside. In saucepan, melt margarine; add flour and cook over low heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in milk and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, dill, and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until cheese melts. In lightly greased 11x7x2 shallow baking dish, arrange cauliflower, ham and sweet pepper; pour sauce evenly over. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in 375 Deg. oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly Makes 4 servings.