How to Make Cheesy Ham & Cauliflower Casserole | Mock Mac & Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dish to satisfy your cravings, look no further than this Cheesy Ham & Cauliflower Casserole, also known as Mock Mac & Cheese. This recipe takes the classic flavors of mac and cheese and gives it a healthy twist by swapping out the pasta for cauliflower. The result is a creamy, cheesy casserole that's packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ⅛ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    728 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 1434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 382mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 444mg