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January 4, 2020 By Nancylynn 95 Comments

Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole

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Sausage and cauliflower casserole is a 21 Day Fix healthy dinner recipe. It’s rich and creamy, and filled with sausage, cauliflower, ricotta cheese, and some healthy greens. This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

A white ceramic bowl with sausage and cauliflower casserole made with ricotta and parmesean cheese

This recipe was originally posted on Apr 17, 2015, but I am updating it today with new photos, a new video, and Instant Pot directions!

Confession #24- My recipe obsession can be a little costly, at times. And so I am making a conscious effort to utilize all my leftover groceries/ingredients into new, healthy meals.

Last week, I had some leftover turkey sausage, a head of cauliflower, half a container of ricotta cheese, and some greens to use. So I put them to work.

A white ceramic plate with sausage and cauliflower casserole made with ricotta and parmesean cheese

I was worried this would be a total fail, but I actually LOVED every delicious bite of this totally skinny, but sinful tasting sausage and cauliflower casserole!

My husband, who was super skeptical, actually scraped the dish clean. And my one year old was all over it. He ate his own and kept sticking his little fingers in my plate, too.

I can’t wait to make this easy casserole again!

Update: You can make this Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole in your Instant Pot!

An Instant Pot with sausage and cauliflower casserole made with ricotta and parmesean cheese

This is one of my oldest recipes from the early days on the blog and I knew I wanted to update the photos…and then my assistant Nicole asked me if I ever tried it in the Instant Pot. 

That girl, I tell ya.  I think she is a genius. 

 

Cauliflower in an Instant Pot

HOW TO STEAM CAULIFLOWER IN YOUR INSTANT POT

It’s SO easy to steam cauliflower in your Instant Pot, but if you aren’t careful, it will turn to mush very quickly!  When I cook it, I cut away the leaves and part of the large stem, but I keep the head of cauliflower fairly in tact. I add a cup of water to the bottom of my pot, and then I place my head of cauliflower on the trivet or in a steamer basket.  Then I set the Instant Pot for zero minutes.
 
Yup!  I said zero minutes!  This is a thing!
 
Setting the pot for zero minutes steams the cauliflower just enough for it to be tender, but firm.  And this way it won’t get mushy when mixed in the ricotta and meat mixture.  If you are looking for cauliflower as a side, you could chop it into larger florets first and set for zero minutes.  It’s so perfect not having to wait for a pot of water to boil and babysit your cauli!
 
Instant Pot Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole

HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE IN THE INSTANT POT

After steaming the cauliflower, all that’s left to do is saute the meat and mix the rest of the ingredients – and both of these can be done right in the Instant Pot!   Yay for less dishes to wash!

If you have a Mealthy CrispLid or a Ninja Foodi, you can crisp up the cheese right in your Instant Pot.  If not, you can broil in your oven.  No big deal. 

A white ceramic bowl with sausage and cauliflower casserole made with ricotta and parmesean cheese

I have a lot of readers following a keto or low carb plan and this Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole is an excellent option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

Can’t find Turkey or Chicken Sausage at your grocery store? Make your own using this How to Make Homemade Italian Sausage with Ground Chicken or Turkey recipe!

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Looking for more amazing cauliflower recipes?  Check out these posts:

Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns (21 Day Fix)

Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Mash (21 Day Fix | 2B Mindset)

Instant Pot Cauliflower Cheeseburger Mac | Instant Pot Low Carb Hamburger Helper [21DF | WW]

Cauliflower Au Gratin [21 Day Fix | Keto Friendly | Gluten Free | WW ]

21 Day Fix Kung Pao Cauliflower

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Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole {21 Day Fix}

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  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Sausage and cauliflower casserole is a 21 Day Fix healthy dinner recipe. It’s rich and creamy, and filled with sausage, cauliflower, ricotta cheese, and some healthy greens.


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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 lb spicy turkey or chicken sausage
  • 1/4 diced onion
  • 1 minced clove of garlic
  • 1/3 cup of low sodium chicken broth (omit for the Instant Pot version)
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1–2 cups Spinach and/or kale
  • Cooking spray [I use my EVO]
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese blend – I love the shaved kind

Instructions

Stovetop/Oven:

  1. Bring water to a boil and cook cauliflower florets until they are soft.
  2. While that is cooking, coat a pan with cooking spray and brown turkey sausage. Add onions, garlic and green. Toss together and cook until greens start to wilt. Add chicken broth.
  3. Drain cauliflower and place back in the pot. Add turkey veggie mixture and the ricotta cheese. Mix together.
  4. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add cauliflower turkey mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  5. Cook at 425 for 10-15 minutes

Instant Pot/Oven:

  1. Place head of cauliflower on trivet and add in one cup of water to the IP. Set to steam for ZERO minutes.
  2. After pot comes to pressure, it will beep and and turn to warm (since you set it for 0 minutes). You can Quick Release right away.
  3. Carefully remove cauliflower. Cut into little florets and set aside.
  4. Drain water from IP and dry completely. Spray cooking oil spray and set to saute and add in sausage. Brown until cooked through. Add onions, garlic and green. Toss together and cook until greens start to wilt. 
  5. Add in cauliflower and ricotta cheese.  Mix well. Optional – add a couple tablespoons of broth if mixture feels too thick. 
  6. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add cauliflower turkey mixture to dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cook at 425 for 10-15 minutes.

Instant Pot/Mealthy

  1. Place head of cauliflower on trivet and add in one cup of water to the IP. Set to steam for ZERO minutes.
  2. After pot comes to pressure, it will beep and and turn to warm (since you set it for 0 minutes). You can Quick Release right away.
  3. Carefully remove cauliflower. Cut into little florets and set aside.
  4. Drain water from IP and dry completely. Spray cooking oil spray and set to saute and add in sausage. Brown until cooked through. Add onions, garlic and green. Toss together and cook until greens start to wilt. 
  5. Add in cauliflower and ricotta cheese.  Mix well. Optional – add a couple tablespoons of broth if mixture feels too thick. 
  6. Top with parmesan cheese and use the Mealthy Lid on broil for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and delicious. 

Equipment

Casserole Dish

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Serves 4 – 1 serving = 1 GREEN, 1 1/4 RED, 1/4 BLUE

WW – 6 Blue Points per serving


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of pan

Keywords: casserole, sausage, cauliflower, low-carb, high protein, grain-free, gluten-free, dinner

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  1. candice says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I just wanted to thank you for this blog. I don’t normally do this but it has made a significant improvement on my life. I started the fix 2 weeks ago and found I was eating the same chicken and salad/wrap every day. I didn’t start it to lose weight but to learn to be healthy. I was discouraged because I didn’t think there was any way this could be a life style change for me. Then I stumbled on your blog and decided to restart the 21 days with these great recipes and meal prepping my priority (I also have a 2.5 year old and a 9 month old). I’m on the third day and I’m actually excited to make dinner. Anyone who knows me well knows this was my most dreaded task of the day. I can see this ad a life style change for me and my family. Clean eating is easy when it’s delicious and quick food.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 27, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      This made my night! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write me; I am thrilled my recipes have made a difference for you! I believe in what you said – healthy eating can be delicious AND simple! Many thanks!!!

      Reply
  2. Sam says

    June 28, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    What is a serving size of this? I see its 1 green and 1 red and 1/4 blue. But when combined it’s hard for me to figure it out. Is it like 1 cup equals those portions and is a serving size?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Hi! This serves 4, so if you divide the casserole dish into 4 portions, you will be all set!

      Reply
      • Aileen says

        March 26, 2017 at 2:37 pm

        Hi there! Just wanted to confirm if the casserole dish size is 8×8? Thank you!

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          March 26, 2017 at 7:13 pm

          That will work!

          Reply
      • Misty says

        February 25, 2019 at 1:34 am

        what does the red, blue and green mean?

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          February 25, 2019 at 4:29 pm

          For those who follow the 21 Day Fix, these are the color coded containers for this recipe.

          Reply
  3. Miranda says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:05 am

    This was sooo good, what an indulgent dish that feels like a total cheat! This is going into the dinner rotation also, husband and 2 year old approved 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      September 30, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      That makes me SO happy!!! Love a dinner that is healthy, tastes great and works for the whole family. Thank you for the great feedback!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:41 am

    Has anyone tried to freeze this already cooked?

    Reply
  5. Barbara says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    I have been looking for recipes that go with the 21 day fix program that lso provide serving size and container equivalents. Thank you so much for doing this for such a great tasting recipe. I put a handful of kale in. How much greens do you suggest?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      December 7, 2015 at 1:03 am

      Hi! I think when I first created this recipe, I only had 1-2 cups of greens in the fridge, but you can easily make this with 2-3 cups…which is what I usually do now! So happy you found me :). Good luck with the program and let me know if you need any more help!

      Reply
  6. Lesa says

    December 19, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Would you think frozen cauliflower would be okay to use?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      December 20, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      I haven’t tried it, but I think it would work fine! Just be sure to drain it very well!

      Reply
  7. breanna says

    January 8, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    this was soooo good! mine was a little watery so i would have maybe cooked another 10 mins in the oven (and i like my cauliflower a little crispy on top!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 9, 2016 at 12:11 am

      I wonder if you could broil it for the last couple of minutes? Glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    January 13, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    This was absolutely delicious! Everyone in the family lived it and it kept mama on her plan!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  9. Norma Shellito says

    January 20, 2016 at 3:10 am

    We are making this tomorrow

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 20, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Awesome! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  10. Carolyn says

    February 15, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    I dont have any ricotta, do you think i can substitute greek yogurt?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 16, 2016 at 2:31 am

      Do you have cottage cheese? I don’t think yogurt would work.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 16, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks for the reply. I went ahead and stopped at the store for the Ricotta. Family enjoyed the dish. I do keep cottage cheese in the refrig, so maybe I will try with that next time. Thank you for the new recipe!

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          February 16, 2016 at 9:24 pm

          So happy they liked it! Cottage cheese would work great…I should update the recipe to state this. Thanks for the comment!!

          Reply
          • Kristine :) says

            March 24, 2020 at 8:58 pm

            Thanks NancyLynn i made this today and it was amazing! I did add on 14oz can of diced tomatoes,drained. Just to add another veg. Definitely a keeper!

            ★★★★★

        • Amanda says

          October 8, 2017 at 10:36 pm

          The Beachbody recipe for ricotta is super easy and its only 3 ingredients.

          Also I have 2 toddlers and forgot to portion this out BEFORE I served them and my husband and now I have no idea what the portions would be with what I have left. Any idea?

          Reply
  11. Baillie says

    February 26, 2016 at 5:07 am

    About how much sausage is 3 reds?
    I made this this past week, and used the entire pound of sausage!
    I left out the broth and used cottage cheese instead of ricotta, I also put hot sauce on it to give it a little zip!! By far my favorite recipe I’ve found for 21 day fix!!! Thank you soooooo much for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      WOW! I need to try it your way! Thank you SO much!

      Reply
  12. Alison says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:48 am

    Silly question about the sausage. I bought turkey sausage links. Is that the kind you used? Yours looked more of the crumbled kind. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 8, 2016 at 1:55 am

      I also buy links, but I remove the casing! You could also slice your sausage if you would like…slightly different texture, but still would yummy. Enjoy :).

      Reply
      • Alison says

        March 8, 2016 at 3:18 am

        Ok thanks so much! I’ve seen the sausage crumbles sold in the stores and it looks easier but probably not as healthy? I think it’s Jimmy Dean..

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          March 8, 2016 at 3:25 am

          Yeah – I would stick with a lean, all natural sausage! And taking off the casing is super easy, I promise!

          Reply
  13. Karen Condit says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Hi NL,
    Made this for supper tonight and loved it. Next time I’m going to try roasting the cauliflower and the garlic. Super quick weeknight dinner.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 18, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      I’m so happy to hear, Karen!! And I love the idea of roasting the cauliflower and garlic – please let me know how that goes!!

      Reply
  14. Ashley says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:46 am

    Just made this tonight to have for my dinners for the next couple of days and oh my goodness – I couldn’t stop picking at it! It did come out pretty watery but it certainly did not hinder the flavors – it is definitely the change in my meal line up that I needed to stay on track!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 25, 2016 at 11:13 am

      YAY!!!! I am so happy to hear that!!!!

      Reply
  15. Court says

    May 9, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    What size casserole dish did you use? 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 9, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      This fits great in an 8×8 pan or even a pie plate :).

      Reply
  16. Jocelyn says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Would this work with the cauliflower crumbles?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Like Cauliflower Rice? It might! It might be like a risotto type thing – YUM!

      Reply
      • Jocelyn says

        June 15, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        Yes, I mean the cauliflower rice!

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          June 15, 2016 at 4:51 pm

          I would try it!! Report back and let us know!!

          Reply
  17. Caroline says

    August 14, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Hi! Can you tell me approximately how many sausages you used for 3 reds worth? Thanks! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  18. Alexa says

    August 29, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I would love to make this and freeze for quick dinner some nights! How exactly would I go around that?
    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:56 am

      I think it would be great! I think you could freeze before baking or after…and then heat it in the oven. If you try it, let me know!

      Reply
  19. Caroline says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Hi!
    I made this on the weekend and froze it. I will let you know Thursday how it is because it’s on my lunch plan!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you SO much!!

      Reply
  20. Joslyn says

    October 24, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Hi! Just discovered this recipe! Wondering if I could use chicken sausage links instead of turkey sausage crumbles…?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      You sure can! You can take them out of the casing, or just chop the sausage. Both would be great!

      Reply
  21. Kerri says

    January 2, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I don’t do the 21 day fix but I do enjoy new recipes and this sounds delicious! How much sausage is considered 3 reds?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 2, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      You could easily use a pound of sausage or regular sized package! We LOVE this one – especially my husband!

      Reply
  22. Jen says

    January 15, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    I’m in need of a crock pot recipe for a large camping trip. The sausage cauliflower bake is one of my favorite meals. Has anyone tried making this and reheating by crock pot? I don’t want it to get too mushy. But thought this would be a great one to make a head of time and just plug in.

    Reply
  23. Jill says

    January 29, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Any idea of the calorie content? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 29, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      I’m not sure, but just log it into my fitness pal and divide it by 4 servings! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  24. Angel says

    January 31, 2017 at 2:44 am

    I made this tonight for dinner and it was really good. I didn’t add the chicken broth simply because I didn’t have any. I added salt and pepper and I think next time I will add crushed red pepper flakes. I used link turkey sausage and was able to squeeze the turkey out of the casing. Also, I added a whole tub of spinach. It was very yummy! Thank you for the new recipe that I will add to my regular lineup!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 31, 2017 at 9:28 am

      That’s great! Also good to know it’s ok without the broth – I might leave it out next time to try it! So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  25. Maria says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    This recipe is INCREDIBLE!!! I’ve been using your “non-yellow” dinners to meal prep my lunches for the week and I’ve been loving all the recipes I’ve tried so far. I made this and it’s by far my favorite. I topped it with tabasco sauce and it is heavenly!!1 Thanks for the awesome new recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      YES!!!!! I am SO happy to hear this! This is one of our favorite recipes, too – we love it and I will definitely try adding some tabasco sauce, too! Thank you for making my day!

      Reply
  26. Denise Sturm says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:52 am

    Is it a spicy breakfast sausage flavor? Or like a hot Italian type sausage?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 23, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Hot Italian 🙂

      Reply
  27. Devon says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    No ricotta on hand–think I can use cottage cheese?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 30, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      I do!

      Reply
  28. Barb S says

    July 15, 2017 at 12:51 am

    I did this as a weight watchers meal and used reduced fat Parmesan, low fat cottage cheese, and turkey sausage. Worked great.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      July 15, 2017 at 11:50 am

      YUM!! Great job, Barb!!

      Reply
  29. Beth says

    October 1, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Made this for my daughter who is just starting the 21 Day Fix.
    Thank you so much for this recipe!

    I do have A few questions….
    1) Ricotta: Non-fat Ricotta? Skim-Milk Ricotta? Whole Milk Ricotta?
    1A) And does it change the amount of a particular color per serving if one uses whole milk vs non-fat?
    2) I think “3 Reds Worth” of sausage is equivalent to 2 1/4 cups of meat? (If a red container is 3/4 of a cup?) Yes? No?
    3) Is one suppose to strain/rinse off the grease generated in cooking the sausage?

    I’ve cooked it and will portion and freeze it for her.
    I nibbled a bit and it is delicious! I’m going to make it for myself, even though I”m not on the program!
    Thank you for the recipe.
    And thank you for answering these questions!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      October 1, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Beth! How awesome it is that you are helping your daughter! She will do great with your support! Ok – so 1. I usually use the part skim, but for this time, I would count it as a red regardless! 2. That’s perfect! 3. If you have a lot of grease from the sausage, then I would definitely drain it. I use a very lean poultry sausage and it’s not super greasy. Hope these answers help!!

      Reply
  30. Cindy Krohe says

    May 11, 2018 at 1:47 am

    Thank you Nancy for another great recipe! My husband and I both really enjoyed it! We roasted cauliflower and red pepper but did not add the chicken broth. I think next time we will add maybe 1/4 C Chicken Broth. It was not watery at all, but I think its because the cauliflower was roasted, not boiled. We also used Cottage Cheese instead of Ricotta. We will be having this again sometime for sure! Thanks for all you do!!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 12, 2018 at 10:19 am

      YUM!!! I LOVE that you used roasted cauliflower!!!! Sounds SO good!!!

      Reply
  31. Laura says

    May 25, 2018 at 1:47 am

    Made this tonight and LOVED it. I will 100% make this even when I’m not on the 21 day fix. Amazing how this somehow satisfied my pasta craving without actually needing the pasta!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 29, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      This made my day, Laura! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  32. Lauren says

    July 15, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Is this recipe gluten free? I make it all the time for me and my b=husband, but was going to make it for a friend who is gluten free.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      July 15, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      It sure is!!

      Reply
  33. Sarah P says

    July 17, 2018 at 1:24 am

    When my husband said- “ok, let’s eat healthy”- I knew I couldn’t feed this ‘meat and potatoes’ guy chicken and veggies for dinners. I saw this and had to try it. I’m going to admit I was skeptical… I used Greek Yogurt instead of ricotta and added a teenie bit of Asiago with my Parm. To say we were loving it, is an understatement. We are fighting over who gets the leftovers for lunch! This is seriously fabulous. The flavors. The textures. The ease. Thank you for giving me (and my slowly changing husband) an amazing place to turn to for healthy, fabulous dinners.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      July 18, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Sarah! I could have written this myself! My husband is a total meat and potatoes guy…and years ago, when I started the FIX, I knew neither of us could do chicken and salads for life. This is one of his favorite meals! I am SO happy you guys loved it, too! Your post made my day! <3

      Reply
  34. Karey says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Would this work with frozen califlower rice instead? I buy organic califlower rice at Trader Joe’s by the truckload since it is super convenient and lasts for a long time. If so, what would you think would be the amount you would substitute for the califlower florets? I’m a 2B mindset former Fixer so love your recipes!

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    • Nancylynn says

      December 31, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Hi! I would still use the same amount of cauliflower regardless of the form! I do think it will work!

      Reply
  35. cindy sheaffer says

    January 7, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    I have to admit I was skeptical ….but this dish was delish and such a satisfying portion too!!! Thanks for sharing

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    • Nancylynn says

      January 7, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      YAY!!!!! I get it, Cindy! I was skeptical while I was making it, lol!

      Reply
  36. Kelly says

    January 19, 2019 at 12:06 am

    Sooo good! My husband is currently on a Keto diet and I’m struggling to make things that the whole family will enjoy and that he will eat. This hit all the marks! Everyone loved it! I used 2 lb. of Italian sausage, 1 c onion, 4 cloves garlic, a whole head of cauliflower, 4 cups chopped kale, 2 cups ricotta and 1 cup chicken stock. Added a little salt and pepper at the end. Baked it in a large 10×15 Pyrex. Made enough for 2 dinners for my family of 5. So quick and easy! So delicious! Thanks a bunch for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Nancylynn says

      January 19, 2019 at 12:26 am

      This is awesome, Kelly! And so good to know – I have a lot of people asking for keto recipes! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment – means a lot to me!

      Reply
  37. Meghan says

    January 22, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    I cannot say enough good things about this recipe. I have been eating it for breakfasts this week. Not only was it delicious the first day, but it has reheated great. I used some fresh breakfast sausage and added just a pinch of crushed red pepper. This will definitely be going into regular rotation.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nancylynn says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:13 am

      Oh my goodness, Meghan! This blows my mind!!! I never thought of it as a breakfast meal, but WOW!! Thank you so much for leaving such a great review and sharing this amazing idea!

      Reply
  38. Brenna says

    February 8, 2019 at 1:37 am

    I have made this so many times now and it never gets old! It’s so delicious and easy to make, and has become a staple in our house. I never use the broth since I feel like it comes out too liquidy but other than that it’s perfect! Thank you so much for all of your incredible recipes

    ★★★★★

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    • Nancylynn says

      February 8, 2019 at 1:58 am

      Yay, Brenna!! This made my day!! Thanks for taking the time to comment.❤️

      Reply
  39. Cheryl says

    April 2, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Where do you find spicy sausage?

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    • Nancylynn says

      April 12, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      I can find it at my regular grocery store! You can also make your own – https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/2019/03/how-to-make-homemade-italian-sausage-with-ground-chicken-or-turkey/

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  40. Meredith Rutland says

    January 7, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    I just HAD to leave a review because this was SO GOOD! I just started 2B mindset and was really hesitant about so many veggies, especially no yellow dinners. I read the other reviews here and just went for it. I literally cannot stress how good this was. I will absolutely be making it again and have pretty much shared this recipe with everyone I know.

    My grocery store only had pork sausage so I just made sure to drain really well.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nancylynn says

      January 10, 2020 at 12:38 am

      You. Made. My. Night.

      Reply
  41. Brienna says

    January 16, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    I have never seen “turkey or chicken sausage” in the stores – just “ground turkey or ground chicken” is this the same thing? I’m thinking the ground meat might be healthier than sausage? Because dont they add fat and other things to sausage?
    Thanks.

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    • Nancylynn says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:32 am

      I usually can find chicken sausage in all of my grocery stores, but you can also make your own using ground chicken or turkey – https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/how-to-make-homemade-italian-sausage-with-ground-chicken-or-turkey/

      Reply
  42. Taylor says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    I loved this recipe!! I used andouille chicken sausage, next time I will use an actual crumbly sausage. I also added red pepper flakes! My cauliflower wasn’t cooked all the way through when it came out of the instant pot, but that’s okay because we like a little extra crunch. Definitely delicious and I will make again!

    ★★★★★

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