SHELLS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND HAM

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This Thanksgiving casserole recipe is a twist on regular mac and cheese - pasta shells and cauliflower with ham in a cheesy sauce. It makes a hearty dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups small cauliflowerets (about 1 1/2 lb)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups uncooked small pasta shells (about 8 oz)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup diced cooked extra-lean ham
2 slices (1 oz each) whole wheat bread, torn into quarters
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 8 cups (2 quarts) water to boiling. Add cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Remove cauliflower with slotted spoon to large bowl. Heat cooking liquid to boiling. Add pasta; cook 6 minutes. Drain; add pasta to cauliflower.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir flour and milk with whisk. Add garlic; cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, mustard, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower mixture. Stir in ham. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Place bread in food processor. Cover; process until coarse crumbs form. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg

neharuddin neharuddin
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


NS SHAMRAT
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. The shells were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower and ham were a great combination. I would highly recommend this recipe to any


lemo code
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Alee
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Sajid Hussain
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower and ham were a great combination, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jackson Kangabo
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the ham and cheese were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Sopa Epok
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Numan Malik
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. The shells were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower and ham were a great combination. I would highly recommend this recipe to any


Kasim Seidu
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Skeleton Gamer
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Inviolata Godfrey
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower and ham were a great combination, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Adian Islam
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the ham and cheese were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Arshiya Kaynat
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Okechukwu Wise
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. The shells were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower and ham were a great combination. I would highly recommend this recipe to any


N James Jr
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen cauliflower and it worked out perfectly. The ham and cheese were a great addition, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Shoail
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Sadikshya Khadka
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower and ham were a great combination, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.