This cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is a creamy, low-carb dinner made with smoked sausage and hearty vegetables. It's a delicious and easy casserole recipe the whole family will love!
Servings : 8
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundbroccoli florets
½poundcauliflower florets
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1smallyellow onion,finely diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
12ouncessmoked sausage,polish or andouille, sliced into 1-inch rounds
8ouncescream cheese,room temperature, cut into cubes for easier mixing
½cupmayonnaise,or sub plain yogurt or sour cream
2cupsshredded mexican blend cheese,divided
2tablespoonsdijon mustard
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
Add water to a large pot, filling it about halfway up, and bring to a boil.
Add broccoli florets and cauliflower florets to the boiling water; bring to a boil and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In the meantime, add the vegetable oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes; add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
Then, stir in the smoked sausage and cook for 3 minutes or until browned on all sides. Stir frequently.
Transfer the broccoli, cauliflower, plus sausage mixture to the baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup shredded cheese, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Stir the cream cheese mixture into the broccoli mixture; stir around until everything is well combined. Add remaining shredded cheese on top.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.