Slow Cooker Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

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Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 5 to 7 hours

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, shredded

12 eggs

½ cup milk

½ tsp dry mustard

½ tsp pepper + extra to season layers

1 tsp kosher salt + extra to season the layers

1 small onion, chopped (optional)

2 (5 oz) pkg. pre-cooked sliced breakfast sausages (or turkey sausage) 

8 oz. or about 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Grease or coat a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Lightly beat together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. Layer 1/3 of the shredded cauliflower evenly in the slow cooker bottom, then followed by 1/3 of the onion. Now season with pepper and salt, then spread 1/3 of the sausages and cheese on top.  Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.

4. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients then cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until the eggs are done and browned on top.

Cooking tips: You can omit the sausages or use 1 lb bulk of cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, bacon, chopped ham or vegetarian sausage crumbles.

Nutritional Information: Calories: 349, Carbs: 4.4g, Protein: 23.6g, Fat: 26.4g