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Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese with Sausage

Published
Course Mains
Cuisine American
Keyword Mac and Cheese
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Main Ingredient Cauliflower, Pork
Skill Level Intermediate
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 682kcal

Ingredients

Sausage

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ onion large
  • 2 chicken sausages sliced

"Mac" and Cheese Sauce

  • cups cauliflower small florets
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ onion large
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • ¼ cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • ¼ pork rinds crumbled

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley chopped

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories682kcalNet carbs11gFat56gProtein35g
This Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese with Sausage replaces pasta with tender cauliflower, coated in a creamy cheese sauce and combined with hearty sausage for a satisfying low-carb meal.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 204 C.

Sausage

  • Heat pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add ¼ onion and 2 chicken sausages. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not brown onions.
    2 chicken sausages, 1 tablespoon butter, ¼ onion

"Mac" and cheese sauce

  • In medium pot, boil heavily salted water. Add 1½ cups cauliflower. Cook 7 to 9 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
    1½ cups cauliflower
  • In separate pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add 1 clove garlic and ¼ onion. Cook on medium-low five minutes to sweat. Do not brown.
    1 tablespoon butter, ¼ onion, 1 clove garlic
  • Lower heat. Add 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream and 1 cup colby jack cheese. Stir gently until melted.
    2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1 cup colby jack cheese
  • Add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum gum to thicken. Stir until smooth.
    ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • In small casserole dish, combine sausage, cauliflower, and cheese sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Top with ¼ cup colby jack cheese and ¼ pork rinds. Bake for 10 minutes, or until topping is crisp.
    ¼ pork rinds, ¼ cup colby jack cheese
  • Garnish with Fresh parsley.
    Fresh parsley

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