Gratin cauliflower with ham and cheese

Gratin cauliflower with cooked ham is a tasty and easy to make second course, ideal for any occasion (and also perfect as a main course).

Today we are preparing a delicious but light second course that all your guests will love: baked cauliflower au gratin with cooked ham. Cauliflower is substantially low in calories , but certainly not in taste considering the richness of the ingredients such as cheese and cooked ham, which flavor the dish!

This is a recipe that appears very healthy in appearance, but which will certainly allow you to make an excellent impression on your guests for its delicacy . Let's see how to cook cauliflower au gratin in this delicious version !

How to prepare the recipe for baked cauliflower with mozzarella and ham

1. First, clean, wash and remove the florets from the cauliflower with a knife.
2. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 10 minutes , then drain them and let them cool.
3. In the meantime, cut the mozzarella into cubes.
4. Oil the bottom of a baking dish suitable for cooking in the oven and transfer the cauliflower, mozzarella and diced ham inside. Mix and sprinkle with parmesan and breadcrumbs.
5. Gratinate in the oven at 200°C for about 15 minutes , and when an inviting crust has formed on the surface, turn off and leave to rest for a few minutes.
6. Serve while still hot with a sprinkling of pepper .

Those with a sweet tooth, however, will certainly not be able to resist the cauliflower au gratin which, thanks to the presence of the béchamel sauce, has a unique creaminess. Clearly, if you are not afraid of some extra calories, bechamel can also be added to this recipe!

Conservation

The cauliflower with ham and cheese will keep in the refrigerator, closed in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. Reheat it in the oven or air fryer before serving it.

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