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Creamy Sausage and Cauliflower (Keto)

Creamy Sausage and Cauliflower is a comforting low-carb meal made with savory sausage, tender cauliflower florets, garlic, herbs, and a rich cheesy cream sauce. It is an easy keto dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage sliced or crumbled
  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Steam or boil cauliflower florets until slightly tender, then drain well.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
  3. Remove excess grease if needed and set sausage aside.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
  6. Mix in mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add cauliflower and cooked sausage into the creamy sauce.
  8. Stir gently until everything is well coated and heated through.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, brown the sausage well before adding it to the sauce.
  • Use cauliflower florets of similar size so they cook evenly.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or bacon for additional keto-friendly variations.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.