Ham with Vegetable Casserole

 

After Easter, I was left with a lot of ham we needed to use creatively.  I found this ham casserole recipe and substituted cauliflower for the potatoes. 

2 c cauliflower florets

1 large carrot sliced

2 celery ribs chopped

water to boil vegetables

2 c cubed ham

1 green pepper chopped

1 onion chopped

7 tbs butter divided

1/4 tbs butter set aside for topping

3 tbs flour

1 1/2 c milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1/2c breadcrumbs (I used panko)

1/2 tomato sliced

In a saucepan bring cauliflower, carrots, celery to a boil.  Cook for 15 mins and drain.

In a skillet saute 3 tbs butter, onions, green pepper.  When softened mix ham in.

Add the vegetables.

Transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Make cheese sauce.  Melt remaining butter, stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper.  Stir constantly until thickened, about 2 mins.  Add cheese and stir until melted.  Add sliced tomato.

Pour over ham mix and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.  Dot with small bits of butter (1/4 tbs).

Bake at 375F for 25-30 mins until browned.