Cheesy Ham & Cauliflower Casserole |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Cut cauliflower into 1/2-inch pieces; steam or microwave until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
2. Saute onion and cubed ham in butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
3. Stir in cheese sauce, fire-roasted peppers, and chipotle pepper and reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is heated through.
5. Add about half of the shredded cheddar and stir until melted. Repeat with the remaining cheddar.
6. Add salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste.
7. Add cooked cauliflower to sauce and stir gently to distribute sauce evenly.
8. Pour into a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
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