How to Make Chicken Sausage and Roasted Cauliflower Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to creating delicious and satisfying meals, casseroles are a popular choice for many home cooks. They are easy to make, can be prepared in advance, and are perfect for feeding a crowd. If you're looking for a new casserole recipe to add to your rotation, look no further than this Chicken Sausage and Roasted Cauliflower Casserole.

This hearty casserole combines the savory flavor of chicken sausage with the earthy taste of roasted cauliflower, creating a dish that is both ...

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 41 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • 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

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 1159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 93mg
    • Calcium: 162mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 545mg