This Keto Cheese “Potato” and Smoked Sausage Casserole has a flavorful and creamy sauce. We prepare this creamy casserole with cheddar cheese, cauliflower florets, mozzarella cheese, smoked sausage, cream cheese, black pepper, heavy cream, butter, onion powder, olive oil, paprika, salt, and garlic. There are just 5 grams of net carbs and 420 calories in this creamy casserole. We make this creamy casserole in just fifty minutes. This Keto Cheese “Potato” and Smoked Sausage Casserole is ideal for appetizers, functions, hectic days, morning breakfasts, events, sides, parties, lunches, gatherings, activities, celebrations, occasions, and dinners. You can make this creamy casserole earlier because we keep it in the freezer for about two months. You can serve this creamy casserole with Garlic Butter Zucchini, Grilled Chicken Breast, or Cucumber Dill Salad.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Cuisine: American
- No. of Calories: 420 kcal
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main Course
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Single portion size: 1
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total yields: Six
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Knife
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 300g smoked sausage
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- One cup of heavy cream
- Cream cheese, half a cup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Half tsp. salt
- One-fourth tsp of onion powder
- One tbsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:
- We have to utilize cauliflower florets, as they will give a chunky texture and mild flavor. As an alternative, you can use kohlrabi, diced turnips, or rutabaga.
SMOKED SAUSAGE:
- You can use smoked sausage, which will provide a smoky flavor and rich texture. As a replacement, we can use diced bacon, sugar-free kielbasa, or chorizo.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We utilize cheddar cheese because it will create a melty texture and give sharp flavors. Instead, you can use Monterey Jack, gouda, or mozzarella.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Utilizing heavy cream will deliver a velvety sauce and rich texture for this creamy casserole. We can replace it with cream cheese, high-fat Greek yogurt.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese provides a smooth texture and tarty flavor to this casserole. It also aid in thickening the consistency of the sauce. You can switch it out with vegan cream cheese, mascarpone, or ricotta.
GARLIC:
- Garlic will deliver a savory taste and aromatic flavor. As a substitute, we can use roasted garlic, shallots, or powder of garlic.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 180°Celcius and coat a baking dish.
- Put the cauliflower in a microwave and heat it till it gets a soft texture and then strain it properly.
- Warm the oil in a pan, include sliced sausage, and cook till it gets golden.
- Bring it out and put it aside, and heat the butter, and slowly cook the garlic till fragrant in a similar pan.
- Put cream cheese & heavy cream in and stir them till they are silky and smooth.
- Stir in the onion powder, pepper, paprika, and salt.
- Whisk the sausage and cauliflower in a big dish, and spread the sauce on them and stir them properly.
- Put it in a baking dish and garnish with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake till it gets a golden and bubbly texture on the surface, for about thirty minutes.
- Serve this creamy casserole once it has cooled for five minutes.
TIPS:
- Make the sausage gently crispier for an additional texture.
- We utilize cheeses to get a deep and powerful flavor.
- Strain the cauliflower properly so the casserole will not get watery.
- Cool this creamy casserole and then serve to firm up perfectly.
- Include chili flakes to get a spicier taste.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
- Slightly crisp the sausage for extra texture
- Let the casserole rest before serving to firm up
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Zucchini
- Keto Coleslaw
- Creamed Spinach
PROTEIN BOOSTERS:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Keto Meatballs
- Pan-Seared Salmon
KETO ADD-ONS:
- Avocado Salad
- Cucumber Dill Salad
- Egg Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put it in a closed box and store it for almost four days.
FREEZER:
- Store this creamy casserole in portions for two months.
FAQs:
May we prepare this creamy casserole earlier?
- Yes, you can make this creamy casserole earlier, as we freeze it for only 50-60 days.
Will we utilize broccoli as a replacement?
- Yes, you can use the broccoli instead for an altered flavor.
How do I keep the texture of my dish from being soggy?
- Do not cook the cauliflower for extra time, and make sure that it is properly strained out.
Can we prepare this creamy casserole dairy-free?
- Yes, you can make this creamy casserole non-dairy by utilizing vegan cheese replacements and coconut cream.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 780 mg
Net carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 34 g
Proteins: 22 g
One single portion: 1 cup approx.
Total carbs: 7 g
