Cauliflower With Ham

Name: Cauliflower With Ham
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

12 ingredients

9 steps

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.