Creamy Cabbage And Ham Alfredo

This has all the creaminess of the classic Alfredo pasta dish but with a new twist! Strips of lightly cooked cabbage replace the pasta in a cheese and garlic sauce with strips of ham, all topped with golden bread crumbs. It is a terrific make-ahead meal that is quickly warmed in the oven or microwave.

In saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook cabbage for 5 minutes; drain and immediately cover with cold water. Drain again and set aside.

In large nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion until golden. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute. Stir in milk and chicken stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until blended. Stir in ham and cooked cabbage, tossing to coat. Pour into oiled 13 x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking dish or 12-cup (3 L) casserole. Blend together bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate or bake, uncovered, in 325ºF (160ºC) oven for 20 minutes. (Or microwave on Medium-High/70% power for 10 to 12 minutes.)

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