Description
A cozy, low-carb twist on a classic comfort dish featuring tender broccoli and cauliflower in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and boil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked sausage and sauté for a few minutes until warmed and slightly browned. In a mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheese. Place the drained vegetables and sautéed sausage in a baking dish and pour the cream mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and the grated parmesan over the dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top turns golden and the sauce is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. Let the gratin rest before serving so the sauce firms up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg