Cool- Rabi

I have found a new favorite vegetable!!  Kohlrabi!  I had heard of it but never actually eaten one and probably could not have picked it out of a vegetable lineup.  It is a perfect replacement for potatoes!  Has the same texture as a potato and has a slight cabbage taste to it.

Kohlrabi and Ham Gratin
- 1 kohlrabi bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 piece ham steak
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup half n half
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumb
- salt and pepper

Sorry, forgot to take a picture of all of the ingredients!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Using a knife, cut away the outer, tough layer of the kohlrabi.  Thinly slice it like you would potatoes in a gratin.  Put into a small casserole dish.  Cube ham and add with kohlrabi.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Pour half n half over until everything is just about covered, and combine all ingredients.  Top with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.  Bake it for about 50 minutes.  I added a little bit of cheddar cheese the last 10 minutes.  I know this isn't the healthiest meal, but hey its all about moderation, and at least I cut back on the carbs from potatoes, right??  :)

By the way, this was reallllllly good.  Tom asked me to make it again soon!