Holly Holder, who sent this recipe, says, “My kids, who wouldn’t touch cauliflower, loved this recipe. They had no idea what it was-and my lips are sealed!”

Yield: 6 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 13 grams of protein.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium head cauliflower or 1 bag (1 pound) frozen cauliflower
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 pound bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 4 ounces smoked Gruyere, Swiss, or any other smoked cheese, cut into thin slices
• Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cut up the cauliflower, and steam or microwave it until tender.
3. Mash the cauliflower with a potato masher, and mix in the cream cheese and sausage.
4. Spread half of the cauliflower mixture in a 2-quart casserole.
5. Top the cauliflower mixture with half of the cheese slices.
6. Add the remaining cauliflower mixture on top.
7. Top the cauliflower with the remaining cheese slices.
8. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top of the casserole.
9. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!