CAULIFLOWER & HAM CASSEROLE

Cauliflower and Ham Casserole Recipe

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.

* 6 Servings
* Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

* 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

Directions

* 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. 

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts:
One serving (prepared with margarine,
fat-free milk and lean ham and without salt) equals 

209 calories,
12 g fat (0 saturated fat),
33 mg cholesterol,
942 mg sodium,
11 g carbohydrate,
0 fiber,
15 g protein. 

Diabetic Exchanges:
2 meat,
2 vegetable.