Ham Sham Spud Leftover Ham Casserole
Create this Leftover Ham Casserole using cauliflower instead of potatoes.
When I had a lot of leftover Easter ham I was searching for a low carb recipe that I could use it in. I came across this Creamy Ham & “Potato” recipe from (my favorite) Linda’s Low Carb site.
I adjusted the recipe a little bit and call it Ham Sham Spud Leftover Ham Casserole. It might be a sham of a recipe, but it is hearty and tastes great!
Ham reminds me of the holidays when I was growing up.
I do not remember eating a lot of ham, other than at Christmas and Easter. We certainly did not eat it loaded with cheese like this.
I grew up out in the west, so our meals were high in vegetables and fruit and low in meat. I must say that I have adapted to the meat and potatoes of the Midwest just fine, although I still eat a lot of produce.
Ham Sham Spud Leftover Ham Casserole Recipe
The recipe calls for fresh or frozen cauliflower, sour cream, heavy cream, cream cheese, ham, and cheese. Yes, that is a lot of creamy goodness!
We are huge cheese fans. Therefore, I used four cups when I made it, but you can easily cut it back to two cups.
This recipe is very similar to the Mockafoni & Cheese recipe I posted but it tastes so different! This is very yummy!
This recipe is perfect to make using ham leftovers from holiday meals. Sometimes I buy a ham just for this recipe.
It is good comfort food. It is a great way to get your family to eat cauliflower.
They will think they are eating potatoes and also ask you for seconds. Just do no tell them that it is cauliflower until after the meal.
Ham Sham Spud Leftover Ham Casserole
Check out this low-carb ham and faux potato casserole. People won't realize that is it not potato.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen or fresh cauliflower
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups of diced leftover ham
- 2-4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower and drain it well.
- Chop the cauliflower up a little bit.
- Grease a 9x12 casserole dish.
- Mix 1/2 of the cheese, softened cream cheese, and the heavy cream in the dish until well combined
- Mix in the ham and then the cauliflower.
- Cover with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350º for 35-45 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1493Total Fat: 101gSaturated Fat: 59gCholesterol: 349mgSodium: 3070mgCarbohydrates: 29gSugar: 12gProtein: 111g
posted 10 April 213
Made this for dinner tonight and it was totally yum!! We're cheeseheads too, so used the whole 4 cups!! Very yum. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I'm going to pin it on my 5 star board. I'm not a blogger, just a reader, so that's the best I can do!!
The topping looks PERFECT and yummy!
Thanks for partying with me last week! Can't wait to party with you again tomorrow evening at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Diana,
This looks really good. Another great recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at this weeks Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
Have a great weekend.
Debi and Charly
Great low carb recipe! Pinned to my MM board. Thanks for sharing at this week's party, Diana!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Yum! Those look amazing. Anything that has potatoes, cream, and cheese has to be good! Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!
Thanks for linking this at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party, Diana! I shared this on Google+ today 🙂
When I eliminated starches to get rid of my eczema, cauliflower was my go to food! And cheese! Oh yes, cheese! I never thought of using in a ham casserole though. Pinning this to my low carb board. Thanks for sharing this at the party this week. I am featuring it on my Facebook page too 🙂
I love how versatile cauliflower is. This looks delicious!
I have heard of substituting cauliflower for potatoes but I haven't actually tried it yet – this recipe does look really good! Thanks again for linking up at Sweet Treats & Swanky Stuff!
One word – YUM!Pinned. Thanks for sharing at MM @ Call Me PMc ~ Paula
Hi Diane,
What a great dish, we will just love this recipe and can't wait to try it. Thank you very much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
comfort food, yum!
Thank you for this recipe! It looks so good – and I'm always looking for ways to use leftover ham! Pinned!
That looks yummy! Love getting cauliflower in there!!
This looks like something my kids would actually eat! I'd love if you came by and shared on Foodie Friday 🙂
I had to come back and tell you how good this was! I tried it with my left over Easter ham. YUM!
Mmm, it simply looks delicious!
I love the smart substitution of cauliflower. Great idea and what a fun name!
I love the smart substitution of cauliflower. Great idea and what a fun name!
Ooh, yum! I am a huge fan of casseroles of any kind. This looks terrific!
This looks and sound delicious!! How perfect for leftovers!
Yummy Spud! If you'd like to link this recipe or another post, we'd love to have you link up to the Photo Friday Blog Hop!
Thanks for linking up this post to The Weekend re-Treat! on The Best Blog Recipes. I wanted to stop by and "Pin" your post while I was here tonight 🙂
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
sounds great and love the awesome name
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Sounds great, Diana! We always end up with lots of leftover ham! Pinning!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I'm on a diet. Perfect for my leftover ham I just put in the freezer!
Thanks for looking out for us, Diana.
Linda
Yummy! I may have to try this tonight! Thanks!
This sounds delicious. I love the idea of substiuting the cauliflower where a more traditional starch might have been used.
Yum diana- & a good way to sneak in some vegetables! I hate when I look at sexy recipes & I'm STARVING! Makes me wanna chomp through the screen hahah
This looks like a great weeknight meal. I'm always looking for new recipes. Thank you for sharing.
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This looks delicious, Diana!