SCALLOPED CAULIFLOWER & HAM CASSEROLE

Scalloped Cauliflower & Ham Casserole image

Here is what I did with our left over Spiral Ham from our Christmas Dinner. I turned it into a delicious tasting Cheesy Cauliflower & Ham Casserole dinner. This dish turned out so amazingly well that my husband could not stop eating it. Using cauliflower instead of potatoes was a great way to cut back on some of the carbs, plus...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium heads cauliflower
4 c cooked ham cubed or strips
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 stick butter or less if desired
2/3 c all purpose flour
5 oz blue cheese, crumbles
4 c milk, i used 2%
1 1/2 tsp steak seasoning, (like montreal)
2 c sharp or mild cheddar shreds
2 c mozzarella cheese, shreds

Steps:

1. Remove outer green portion from cauliflower heads and break into small flowerets. Wash, then cover with water and boil for about 10 -15 minutes, or tender as desired, then drain in colander , and set aside till needed.
2. Spray a 9X13 size casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside till needed.
3. These are the cheeses that I used, but you can use your favorites, or what ever you have on hand.
4. Cut ham into desired size pieces or strips, and chop the green onions. Then sauté in a large skillet or pot till warm and heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Now add the cooked & drained cauliflower into the prepared 9X13 Casserole dish.
6. Add the cooked ham & onion mixture on top of cauliflower, and set aside.
7. Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a large skillet or pot, then add in the flour and stir until it forms a paste, add in the steak seasoning & stir. Now slowly add in the milk, and whisk as you blend the flour mixture into the milk.
8. Continue cooking and whisking until mixture thickens, and begins to coat the spoon. Now add in the Blue cheese, and stir until it begins to melt into sauce.
9. Now pour about half of cheese sauce over ham & cauliflower, then top with half of the shredded cheese. The add the remaining cheese sauce, and top with the remaining cheese shreds.
10. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until heated through and mixture is hot and bubbly. Alow to cool and come together for about 10 minutes before serving.
11. This is all that was left. Need I say more. It was delicious.