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

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