smoky cauliflower and sausage

Recipe by
virginia duncan
decatur, AR

This is from a low carb cookbook by Dana Carpender. I love to find good ways to fix vegetables that are easy. I've added the carb and protein count so you don't have to figure it out. Enjoy!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For smoky cauliflower and sausage

  • 1 md
    head cauliflower or 1 pound of frozen cauliflower
  • 1 pkg
    8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 lb
    bulk pork sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 4 oz
    smoked gruyere, swiss, or any other smoked cheese cut into thin slices
  • -
    salt and pepper

How To Make smoky cauliflower and sausage

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • 2
    Cut up cauliflower and steam or microwave it until tender. Mash with a potato masher, and mix in the cream cheese and sausage.
  • 3
    Spread half the cauliflower mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with half of the cheese slices.
  • 4
    Add the remaining cauliflower and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly. (about 30 minutes)
  • 5
    Don't overcook. Smoked Gruyere with not look melted, but will be very creamy when dished out.
  • 6
    Carbs 5 grams and 2 grams fiber for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 13 grams of protein.

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