Broccoli Sausage & Cauliflower Casserole

STATS:

• Serving size: 1 ½ cups
• Cook time: Thirty mints.
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 45 mints.
• Course: Dinner
• Calories: 350 kcal
• Diet: Keto, & Gluten-Free
• Prep time: Fifteen mints.
• Serving: 6 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Strainer
• Dish
• Spatula
• Casserole dish
• Large skillet

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon onion seasoning
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• Black pepper
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• One teaspoon garlic seasoning
• Salt
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ITALIAN SAUSAGE:

• We would utilize the mild or spicy Italian sausage to prepare this dish as we like.

CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:

• Fresh cauliflower florets are best to utilize to prepare this casserole.

BROCCOLI FLORETS:

• We would utilize the broccoli florets to prepare this dish and blanch them to add color and nutrition.

SHARP CHEEDAR CHEESE:

• It is added to the dish to provide a sharp and strong flavor in the dish.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• It is added to the dish to provide the salty flavor, and it also adds depth to the dish.

CREAM CHEESE:

• We have to utilize the soft cream cheese to make the thick and creamy foundation of this dish.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is added to the dish to provide the moisture content and to make the rich casserole, and it also provides healthy fats in the casserole dish.

GARLIC & ONION SEASONING:

• They are added to the dish to make the dish more flavorful & delicious without the additional carb content.

SALT & PEPPER:

• Salt & pepper are added to the dish to provide the flavor and taste.

OLIVE OIL:

• It is utilize to cook the sausage, and it provides healthy fats in the dish

INSTRUCTION:

1. We can turn the oven on at three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. Now we can blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets for four to five minutes or until tender and drain the water.
3. We can cook the sausage on a medium setting in a big pan till they gets brown, then crumble the sausage.
4. Now we can combine the cream cheese, onion seasoning, heavy cream, garlic powders, salt, & black pepper in the dish.
5. Blend till we get a smooth texture.
6. Then we can put the sausage, vegetables, cream cheese mixture, half of the Parmesan, & cheddar in a big dish.
7. We can put the batter in the casserole and sprinkle the leftover cheese over the batter.
8. Now we can bake the dish for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. We can cool down the casserole for some time and serve.

SERVING IDEA:

• Serve the casserole with vinaigrette and a simple green salad.
• Almond flour rolls or keto garlic bread go great with this casserole.
• We can have this casserole with sautéed kale or spinach on the side.
• Pour some hot sauce over the casserole to make this spicier.
• Serve this casserole with grilled chicken for additional protein.
• We can sprinkle some crushed pork rinds over the  casserole for the additional crunch.

TIPS:

• We would utilize frozen vegetables to make this dish to save the prep time.
• You would also utilize the smoked  sausage for the additional taste.
• Red pepper flakes is included to add some spice.
• You would have to use the full-fat products to make it properly keto-friendly.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 18g
Calories: 350 kcal
Fat: 28g
Sodium: 680mg
Total carbs: 8g
Potassium: 500mg
Serving size: 1 ½ cups