Cauliflower Au Gratin

yooper's Note:

Cauliflower ain't just for salads anymore!Even people who don't like cauliflower like this dish! You can use half broccoli and half cauliflower if you wish.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
• 4 ounces chopped cooked ham
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced
• 1 head cauliflower , broken into florets
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups whipping cream
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ cups shredded swiss cheese
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet.
2. Saute ham and garlic for 2 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower and cook just until crisp tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet and blend well.
5. Add salt, pepper and cayenne.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cook and stir for 2 minutes.
8. Transfer to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.
10. Place under preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with parsley.
12. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[soldonflorida]

I used half and half cream instead of whip cream in order to cut down on fat...still came out great.

[Manda]

This was awesome!! I did go with the half broccoli/half cauliflower combo, and I also used cheddar cheese instead of swiss 'cause I really don't like swiss, and it turned out wonderful. The whole family enjoyed it. I'm sure I will be making this many times again for family get-togethers. I think it would also be great to add leftover cooked chicken or turkey to make a main-dish. Superb! Thanks! ~Manda

[ChefLou]

We love this recipe, I do not use the ham I add sauteed onions and a little sour cream and I top it off a little parmesan before adding it to the oven. Yummy!! Thank you!