Description
This cheesy sausage and veggie bake is the ultimate one-pan comfort food. Packed with tender broccoli and cauliflower, seared smoked sausage, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce, it’s a low-carb, gluten-free dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
3 cups cauliflower florets, lightly steamed
2 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
12 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
2 tbsp butter
½ onion, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
2 oz cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sliced sausage until browned. Set aside.
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In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
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Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, and sausage. Pour the cheese sauce over and mix well.
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Spread into the baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly.
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Serve warm.
Notes
- Lightly steaming the veggies first keeps the texture tender without turning mushy.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, especially if your sausage is salty.
- Make it spicier with pepper jack cheese or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
