Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Smoked Sausage
Fresh cauliflower, plenty of cheese, and seared smoked sausage make for a great low carb casserole. So cheesy and comforting. Even the kids love this one. We highly recommend using fresh cauliflower in this recipe, as frozen will have a mushy texture.
Servings 4
Calories 588kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cauliflower chopped into macaroni sized pieces
- 14 ounces smoked sausage
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
- 1/3 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower pieces and boil for 4 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, chop the smoked sausage into thin rounds and brown in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Drain the water from the cauliflower and return the pot to low heat.
- Add the cream, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar, monterey jack, and Cajun seasoning to the cauliflower and stir well until the cheese has melted fully, about 3 minutes.
- Wipe out the skillet used to cook the sausage and add the cauliflower mixture to the skillet, along with the smoked sausage. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
The nutrition information is calculated on a smoked sausage with 1 net carb per serving, such as the Johnsonville Andouille Smoked Sausage. Be sure to check the label before purchasing as many smoked sausages are higher in carbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 8g