Best 8 Cauliflower And Ham Casserole Recipes

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Cauliflower and ham casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It combines the tender florets of cauliflower with the salty richness of ham. The creamy sauce adds a touch of decadence, while the crunchy topping provides a satisfying contrast. This casserole can be easily customized to your liking, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a potluck, cauliflower and ham casserole is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY HAM AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Here's a delicious ham and cauliflower casserole that's super easy to prepare. It's the perfect way to repurpose leftover ham!

Provided by Lisa MarcAurele

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ham
16 oz bag frozen cauliflower (or mix with broccoli)
2 cups taco or cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 egg
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup crushed pork rinds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Microwave cauliflower 5 minutes.
  • Mix ham and cauliflower in 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Beat egg with milk, cream, dried onion and garlic powder.
  • Stir egg mixture into ham and cauliflower.
  • Reserve 1/2 cheese.
  • Mix remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese with other ingredients.
  • Top mixture with reserved cheese and crushed pork rinds, if desired.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 224 g, Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2.3 g

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.

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 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.

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

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

CHEESY HAM AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (MOCK MAC AND CHEESE)



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"Macaroni and cheese with ham, made using cauliflower in place of the pasta. Serve with fresh veggies."

Provided by Joey Joan

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups chopped cooked ham
2 cups french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 6 minutes.
  • While cauliflower steams, heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix softened butter and flour together until it forms a ball. Melt flour ball into heated milk; lower heat and stir constantly until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; heat until cheese is completely melted.
  • Combine cauliflower, ham, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Gently mix together. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Top with french-fried onions and bake for 10 minutes more. Let sit for 5 minutes or more before serving.

THREE-CHEESE KETO CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place cauliflower on a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; drizzle over cauliflower. Add oil; toss to coat. Roast until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes., In a large saucepan, melt cream cheese and remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella and milk. Cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken, 1-2 minutes. Gently fold in cauliflower. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 46g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cauliflower: Look for cauliflower heads that are compact and have tightly closed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Steam or boil the cauliflower until tender: You can also roast the cauliflower, but be sure to keep an eye on it so that it doesn't burn.
  • Use a good quality ham: The flavor of the ham will come through in the casserole, so be sure to use a ham that you enjoy.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The cauliflower should be tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the casserole hot: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower and ham casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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