CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

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Chicken Sausage and Roasted Cauliflower Casserole image

A tasty meal that scratches the Italian food itch but is low in fat and calories.

Provided by SusanBB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h6m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package chicken sausage
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain sausage on a paper towel-lined plate. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Mix sausage into the baked cauliflower mixture in the baking dish; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spread 8 dollops of ricotta cheese evenly across the top. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil until cauliflower and ricotta are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1159 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Paula Rodgers
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This casserole is a keeper!


MD Billala Khan
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I love this casserole!


Alqab Khan
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This casserole was a waste of time. It was watery and tasteless.


Nand Chaudhary
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This casserole is a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


tajbire sordar
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shupto Roy
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This casserole is easy to make and the whole family will love it.


Mavis Amoateng
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage and roasted cauliflower.


Salem Morisho
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This casserole was a waste of time. It was watery and tasteless.


Anis Khan
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This casserole is a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Melandhra Stone
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this casserole was really good!


Owen Douglas
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rupa Sunar
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great!


Charlie Sakakini
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family will love it.


hassan faiz
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I added some chopped spinach to this casserole and it was delicious!


Tumelo Matladi
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage and roasted cauliflower.


Natasza Adamczyk
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I love this casserole! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken sausage and roasted cauliflower add a great flavor.


Timothy Hampton
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful.


Sarah Fae Girdler-Brown
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture.


subbrn
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken sausage and roasted cauliflower were a great combination, and the creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch.