Smokey “Mac” and Cheese Bites – Low Carb, THM S

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Using pre-cooked sausage is a great way to save time when cooking dinner or prepping for a game day party. I love being able to throw Smoked Sausage on the grill and have dinner on the table in 10 minutes. Adding chopped sausage into your favorite dishes can bring them to new life. The smokey flavor accentuates the other ingredients like the cheese in my Smokey “Mac” and Cheese Bites.

Smokey “Mac” and Cheese Bites = Low Carb, Keto, Grain & Gluten Free, THM S

Ingredients:

14 oz Smoked Sausage, chopped

4 oz heavy cream

2 tbsp salted butter

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided

3 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and chopped

2 eggs

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350. Spray 18 holes of two standard muffin tins with cooking spray. Alternatively, line with foil liners for easier cleanup.

Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Set aside 1/3 cup of the cheese to use as a topping. Add the rest of the cheese into the saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir until it is melted.

Put the chopped sausage and cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over them. Stir with a spoon. Add the eggs. Now use your hands to thoroughly combine the ingredients. It is much easier to do this by hand than with a spoon.

Divide this between the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes until hot and golden brown.

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Smokey “Mac” and Cheese Bites

These Smokey "Mac" and Cheese Bites take a kid-approved favorite and give it a richer flavor and a healthier base. By swapping out cauliflower for the macaroni and adding Eckrich Original Skinless Smoked Sausage these work for an appetizer or a main dish!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 363kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

• 14 oz Smoked Sausage chopped
• 4 oz heavy cream
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 3 cups frozen cauliflower thawed and chopped
• 2 eggs

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350. Spray 18 holes of two standard muffin tins with cooking spray. Alternatively, line with foil liners for easier cleanup.
• Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Set aside 1/3 cup of the cheese to use as a topping. Add the rest of the cheese into the saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir until it is melted.
• Put the chopped sausage and cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over them. Stir with a spoon. Add the eggs. Now use your hands to thoroughly combine the ingredients. It is much easier to do this by hand than with a spoon.
• Divide this between the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes until hot and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg

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