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Shells with Cauliflower and Ham

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  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 8
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This Thanksgiving casserole recipe is a twist on regular mac and cheese – pasta shells and cauliflower with ham in a cheesy sauce. It makes a hearty dinner.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 18, 2014

Ingredients

  • 7 cups small cauliflowerets (about 1 1/2 lb)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/3 cups uncooked small pasta shells (about 8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup diced cooked extra-lean ham
  • 2 slices (1 oz each) whole wheat bread, torn into quarters
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat 8 cups (2 quarts) water to boiling. Add cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Remove cauliflower with slotted spoon to large bowl. Heat cooking liquid to boiling. Add pasta; cook 6 minutes. Drain; add pasta to cauliflower.
  • 3
    In 2-quart saucepan, stir flour and milk with whisk. Add garlic; cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, mustard, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower mixture. Stir in ham. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • 4
    Place bread in food processor. Cover; process until coarse crumbs form. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition

310 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 40g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Total Fat
9g
0%
Saturated Fat
5g
0%
Sodium
760mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
0%
Dietary Fiber
3g
0%
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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