Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red pepper (* diced)
  • 1.5 pounds hot Italian sausage (* cut into 1/2-inch rounds)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (* cut into 8 cubes)
  • 5 cups cauliflower rice (* from one large head of cauliflower)
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (* shredded)
  • fresh parsley (* minced, optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add the diced red pepper and cook until it begins to soften and blister, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Italian sausage to the pan and cook until it's no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain off excess grease.
  • Place the cubes of cream cheese in a large bowl and pour the hot sausage mixture over them. Allow to sit a minute or so to soften the cheese, then stir.
  • Gradually stir in the cauliflower rice and half of the cheddar cheese until everything is well blended.
  • Spread into a large casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh, minced parsley, if desired.