Best 6 Ham Cauliflower Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our enticing Ham Cauliflower Casserole, a harmonious blend of comfort and nutrition. This delectable casserole is a low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free dish that caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Featuring succulent ham, tender cauliflower florets, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, this casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a delightful balance of smokiness from the ham, a hint of earthy sweetness from the cauliflower, and a velvety richness from the cheese. This versatile recipe includes variations to suit your culinary preferences, including a traditional version, a lightened-up version with reduced cheese and butter, and a vegetarian alternative that replaces ham with mushrooms. Embark on a culinary journey with our Ham Cauliflower Casserole and savor the harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.

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CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE



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Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I've been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham, my husband asks me to make this dish. -Sue Herlund, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; cover with 1 in. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted. , Drain cauliflower. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, ham and mushrooms. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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.

SCALLOPED CAULIFLOWER & HAM CASSEROLE



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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

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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.

CAULIFLOWER AND HAM CASSEROLE



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My mother made this recipe many times while I was growing up. I remember leaning on the table to watch her. Cooking has always been a hobby of mine, along with sewing and crafting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
6 saltines, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, saute chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. , Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Fold in cauliflower, ham, mushrooms and pimientos. Pour into a greased 2-qt. casserole. , In a small saucepan, brown cracker crumbs in remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH HAM



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When making this casserole for company, I sometimes replace ordinary ham with prosciutto, an Italian-style ham found in larger grocery stores.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces fully cooked ham, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the ham and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Combine the flour and cream until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE



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This recipe was prepared by Carol Daly for our October, 2013, meeting. Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole.

Provided by Club Recipes

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

CASSEROLE
4 c chopped fresh cauliflower
1/4 c butter, cubed
1/3 c all-purpose flour
2 c milk
1 c shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 c sour cream
2 c fully cubed cooked ham
1 jar(s) sliced mushrooms, drained (4 1/2 ounces)
TOPPING
1 c soft bread crumbs
1 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted.
  • 3. Drain cauliflower. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, ham and mushrooms. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered, at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
  • Add a cup of cooked rice or quinoa to the casserole for a heartier dish.
  • Use any type of ham you like, such as diced ham, ham steak, or leftover holiday ham.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
  • If you don't have cream of celery soup, you can use cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup instead.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This easy ham cauliflower casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this ham cauliflower casserole a try.

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