Rich Cauliflower Mac & Cheese with Sausage

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• ½ (8 oz) block cheddar cheese
• 1 small pkg chives
• 4 cloves garlic
• 8 fl oz heavy whipping cream
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese
• 2 pork sausages
• black pepper
• butter, unsalted
• Dijon mustard
• paprika

Instructions

1. Wash cauliflower and cut off the leaves. Separate into small florets and cut the thick stems into smaller pieces. Transfer to a medium saucepan.
   • 1 medium head cauliflower
2. Add hot water (from the tap) to the pan, so that the cauliflower is just covered. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork-tender, 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Roughly chop the sausages.
   • 2 pork sausages
5. Once the skillet is hot, add butter and swirl to coat the bottom; add the sausage. Cook, stirring often, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Once done, transfer to a plate and reduce heat to low.
   • 2 tsp butter, unsalted
6. Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, wash, dry, and chop chives into small pieces; set aside.
   • 1 small pkg chives
7. Coarsely grate cheddar. Finely grate Parmesan.
   • ½ (8 oz) block cheddar cheese
   • 4 oz Parmesan cheese
8. Peel and mince garlic.
   • 4 cloves garlic
9. Melt more butter in skillet. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
   • 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
10. Stir in cream, Dijon, paprika, and pepper.
    • 8 fl oz (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • ¼ tsp paprika
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
11. When the cream is warmed, add cheddar and Parmesan. Cook, stirring well, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
12. Add cauliflower to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Sprinkle with sausage and chives. Enjoy!