Cheesy Ham Cauliflower Casserole

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The fire-roasted peppers and chipotle give this dish a slightly smoky bite. If you don't like the smoky flavor you can substitute ground cayenne for the chipotle and chopped pimentos or red bell peppers for the fire-roasted peppers.

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Steps

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Cut cauliflower into 1 / 2-inch pieces.

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Steam or microwave until just tender.

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Drain in a colander and set aside.

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Saute onion and cubed ham in butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.

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Stir in cheese sauce , fire-roasted peppers , and chipotle pepper and reduce heat to medium-low.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , until sauce is heated through.

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Add about half of the shredded cheddar and stir until melted.

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Repeat with the remaining cheddar.

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Add salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste.

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Add cooked cauliflower to sauce and stir gently to distribute sauce evenly.

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Pour into a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350f for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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Ingredients

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cauliflower, butter, red onion, cooked ham, roasted sweet peppers, cheddar cheese sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, ground chipotle chile pepper, salt & freshly ground black pepper