6 tbsp. butter
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
4 oz. cooked ham, chopped
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c. (4 to 6 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
2 to 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté 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-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under a preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.