Cauliflower With Ham

Submitted by patti k.

"Posted for ZWT IV, Germany. From The New German Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, steamed and broken into small florets
• 1⁄2 lb diced black forest ham
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream (I'm sure lighter cream will work as well)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup fine dry breadcrumb (unseasoned)
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 5 cup gratin dish and set aside.

2. For the cauliflower mixture:

3. Take steamed cauliflower florets and arrange in a single layer in the gratin dish.
4. Sprinkle the ham evenly over the cauliflower.
5. Whisk together the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper and pour evenly over ham and cauliflower.

6. For the topping:

7. Toss the crumbs and parmesan well to combine, then scatter evenly over the cauliflower mixture. Dot well with butter.
8. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
9. Serve at once.

Reviews

[Kathy]

I'd give this recipe more than 5 stars if possible. One of my girlfriends came over for dinner, and we had to restrain ourselves from eating the entire dish in one sitting. I made the recipe as directed, but was a bit concerned that the bread crumbs might be too much, so I used only about half the crumb mixture on top, but will use the full amount next time. My head of cauliflower must have been extra large because I had much more than needed for a single layer in the gratin dish. So I did a single layer as directed, then added half the ham, then topped it with the remaining cauliflower and ham. While I think the recipe is perfect as is, next time I plan to add a cup of lima beans because I think they will compliment the recipe (and I love lima beans!). Thanks so much, we'll be making this recipe often!

 

[embutterfly75]

I thought this was ok. My 9 year old absolutley loved it!! It doesn't make a lot, so if you have a large family you would need to double this recipe. It was also super easy to make.

 

[bur0203]

delicious and easy to make

 

[*Parsley*]

I loved this. It's nice change from other ham casseroles. I added a little dill to the cream sauce and it was really wonderful. It's not overly rich as it may seem from the ingredients. A great use for leftover ham. This is going into my "leftovers" cookbook. Thanx!

 

[Mom2Rose]

ZWT4: Another delicious German dish! My family and I enjoyed this tremendously!