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Cauliflower Cheese with Ham & Leeks

Cauliflower and soft leeks baked in a golden cheddar sauce with ribbons of ham through the middle.

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Cauliflower Cheese with Ham & LeeksCauliflower Cheese with Ham & Leeks

$4.74 a serving · 35 min

  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Comfort food
  • Family friendly
  • Pork

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $33.18 if you cook for four.

Calories
530 kcal
Protein
33g
Carbs
43g
Fat
28g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Cauliflower2½ cups
  • Leeks1

Meat & seafood

  • Sliced ham2⅓ slices

Dairy & eggs

  • Milk⅔ cup
  • Cheddar⅓ cup
  • Butter2¼ tsp

Pantry

  • All-purpose flour1¼ tbsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. Boil the cauliflower florets and sliced leek for 5 minutes, then drain well.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and simmer for 3 minutes until thick.

  3. 3

    Stir in most of the cheddar and a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Layer the vegetables and torn ham in a baking dish, pour over the sauce, top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 20 minutes.

People also ask

What to serve with Cauliflower Cheese with Ham & Leeks?
Hoisin Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Fajitas, or Spaghetti Bolognese. Those sit in the same style as Cauliflower Cheese with Ham & Leeks and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Is Cauliflower Cheese with Ham & Leeks high protein?
Yes. 33g of protein a serving from pork.

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