Speck Ham Cheesy Cauliflower
Total Steps
6
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
1
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- 1 head large fresh cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup Speck, diced(optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh shredded sharp cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and fresh ground white pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Butter a 2½ quart baking dish and set aside.
Step 2
In a large heavy bottomed pot, steam cauliflower florets for 5 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove from pot and set aside.
Step 3
Leave the pot on the stove and reduce the heat to medium. Sauté Speck until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
Using the same pot over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens. Whisk in the cheese and mustard, whisking until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Taste the sauce and add salt and white pepper as needed.
Step 5
Stir the cooked cauliflower and speck into the cheese sauce and place the mixture in a buttered baking dish. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until bubbling hot.
Step 6
Serve hot as a side dish or as a main dish with a salad or green vegetable. Enjoy!