CREAMY HAM SCALLOP

 

2 lb cooked ham 1 kg

1 small cauliflower

4 carrots, sliced

4 stalks celery, sliced

2 tbsp margarine/butter 25 ml

1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 ml

2 onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 50 ml

1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 ml

1/2 tsp pepper 2 ml

2 cups chicken stock 500 ml

1 cup milk 250 ml

 

Cut ham into bite-sized cubes.

Separate cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

 In large pot of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower, carrots and celery for 7 minutes or until tender-crisp.

Drain and set aside.

In same pot, melt margarine/butter with oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 4 minutes or until onions are softened.

Stir in flour, mustard and pepper until all flour is absorbed.

Gradually stir in chicken stock.

Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.

Stir in milk; add ham, cauliflower, carrots and celery.

Spoon into shallow 10 cup (2.5L) casserole.

 

Topping:

1 cup whole wheat cracker crumbs 250ml

1 cup shredded Edam cheese 250 ml

1/2 cup sliced almonds 125 ml

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 50 ml

 

In bowl, combine cracker crumbs, Edam, almonds and Parmesan: sprinkle over casserole.  (Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 6 weeks. To reheat, thaw first.)

Bake, uncovered, in 375F (190C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.

 

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