Stir this 1 cheesy mixture over raw cauliflower florets into a ceramic baking dish for a low carb festive dinner that actually feels like a proper meal

Spoon the low carb ham and cheese cauliflower bake onto plates or into bowls and serve warm. It should feel like a hearty, festive dinner all on its own, with plenty of cheesy sauce and bits of ham in every bite.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters, cut the cauliflower florets extra small so they’re almost bite-size and more like mac-and-cheese pieces; you can also mix in a handful of mild mozzarella to make the flavor gentler. If someone in the family isn’t a fan of ham, swap it for cooked bacon pieces or leftover shredded rotisserie chicken. To add more veggies, stir in a cup of small broccoli florets or a handful of thawed, well-drained frozen peas when you mix everything together. For a little crunch on top, sprinkle crushed pork rinds or a small amount of seasoned almond flour over the cheese before baking. To make it slightly lighter, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduced-fat cream cheese, though the sauce will be a bit thinner. For extra flavor, try mixing in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a pinch of red pepper flakes with the cheesy mixture. This bake can be assembled a few hours ahead: stir the cheesy mixture over the raw cauliflower in the ceramic dish, cover tightly, refrigerate, then add 5–10 minutes to the covered bake time since it will be starting cold from the fridge.