Ham "Mock Mac" & Cheese Casserole

By á-2571

This cheese sauce is awesome on anything...even pasta!!!

Ingredients

• vegetable oil spray
• salt for water
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets and pieces
• 3/4 cup heavy cream (may use unsweetened soy milk)
• 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces 9may use low-fat)
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1/2 cup more
• for topping the casserole
• 6 oz baked ham, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

Place the rack in the center position and preheat oven to 375. Bring a large pot of water to a boil ans season with salt. Spray the casserole dish with vegetable oil.

Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for about 5 minutes until crisp yet tender. Drain well, pat between layers of paper towels to dry and transfer to the baking dish.

Bring the cream to a simmer in a small sauce pan and whisk in the cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and whisk for just a minute until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat and pour into the casserole dish, covering the cauliflower. Sprinkle the ham over all, top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake for about 15 min utes until browned and bubbly hot. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.