Easy Cheesy Cauliflower and Rotini Casserole

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower and Rotini Casserole 

Ingredients: 

1 Head of cauliflower, cut into florets 

2 Tbsp. Canola oil 

1 C. Celery, diced 

1 Onion, chopped finely 

2 C. Dry rotini, cooked 

2 Turkey Bratwurst sausages, sliced lengthwise 

2 C. Light cream 

3 Tbsp. All purpose flour 

2 C. Cheddar cheese, grated 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Take the head of cauliflower and separate into small florets. 

3. Rinse cauliflower under cold running water and set aside 

4. Chop celery and onion then lightly fry in 2 Tablespoons of oil until vegetables are tender 

5. Cook rotini according to package directions and then rinse under cold running water and spread noodles in the bottom of a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish along with cooked celery and onion. 

6. Spread half of the cheddar cheese on top of noodles and vegetables in casserole dish 

7. In a large Dutch oven boil cauliflower until just tender. Drain water off and put cauliflower back into Dutch oven

8. Stir light cream into cauliflower florets over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and pour over cheese and noodle mixture in casserole dish.

9.  Sprinkle remaining cheese and sausage slices over top of cauliflower and sauce. 

10. Place in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese has nicely melted on top of casserole.

Servings:  6