Cauliflower AuGratin

6 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces cooked ham, chopped
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whipping cream (could substitute with Greek yogurt for a more healthy choice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper (opitonal)
1-1/2 cups (4 to 6 ounces) shredded cheese (Swiss or any will work)
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Melt butter in a large skillet. Saute garlic and ham for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook just until crisp-tender. Combine flour and cream; stir into skillet and blend well. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Pour into a 2-qt baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under a preheated broiler until lightly browned about 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6-8 servings

** I made this for my family and we LOVED it! Our neighbors LOVED it too! What a hit! The only thing I altered was that I didn't have any whipping cream, so I subbed with sour cream and it gave it a nice "zing!"
xoxo -Jamie and Ben