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Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet, adapted from Christina Cherrier.

Adapted from Christina Cherrier. Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.

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10 min prep time (publisher) 4 servings 30 min total time
Illustration of italian sausage and cauliflower rice with taco seasoning and melted cheese.
AI-generated illustration; appearance and portions are approximate.

Before cooking

  • The publisher gives a yield of 2–3 portions. This adaptation uses 3 original portions when scaling to four; the published nutrition basis remains uncertain.
  • The publisher lists 1285 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
  • The publisher does not specify the size of at least one can or bag. Check the intended package size before shopping.
  • Ingredient quantities are scaled from 3 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
  • Adapted from Christina Cherrier. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
  • The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
  • Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.

Cooking flow

Read left to right. Each merged cell acts on the ingredient rows feeding into it. Parallel branches stay separate until plating.

Prepare the ingredients as listed. Follow the source order in the method; branches join only at the final operation.
Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center.
Brown sausage in butter to 160°F pork or 165°F poultry; stir onion/pepper/garlic 1 min. Combine sausage, cauliflower, seasoning, tomatoes/stock 5–7 min; cover low 5 min; top with cheeses until melted; garnish.
Microwave cauliflower according to packet.
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Method

  1. Step 1. Brown ground sausage in butter over medium-high heat to 160°F, or 165°F for poultry sausage. Stir onion, pepper and garlic for 1 minute. Microwave cauliflower according to its packet.
  2. Step 2. Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, stock and steamed cauliflower. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes to reduce excess liquid, then cover on low for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3. Sprinkle both cheeses and cover until melted; finish with cilantro. Add extra broth only if needed and note that it changes the measured recipe.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
Not provided
Protein
Not provided
Total carbs
Not provided
Fiber
Not provided
Net carbs
Not provided
Vitamins & minerals

Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Nutrition unverified · 4 servings · US measures · 10 min publisher preparation per four-serving batch

Total time: 30 min

Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet, adapted from Christina Cherrier.

Follow the cooking flow and check each component at the stated endpoint.

The listed pan and basket capacity, cook times, and thermometer endpoint are for four servings.

Ingredients are scaled; keep food thickness, spacing, settings and safe endpoints fixed. Timings assume the four-serving batch and specified shortcuts. More food can require additional batches.

These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.

Cooking flow

Read left to right. Each merged cell acts on the ingredient rows feeding into it. Parallel branches stay separate until plating.

Prepare the ingredients as listed. Follow the source order in the method; branches join only at the final operation.
Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center.
Brown sausage in butter to 160°F pork or 165°F poultry; stir onion/pepper/garlic 1 min. Combine sausage, cauliflower, seasoning, tomatoes/stock 5–7 min; cover low 5 min; top with cheeses until melted; garnish.
Microwave cauliflower according to packet.
Learn more about Tabular Recipe Notation

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ lb ground Italian sausage(450g) is the source parenthetical; original US quantity controls.
  • 1 ⅓ tbsp butter
  • 0.44 cup diced red onion
  • 0.44 cup diced green pepper(or Jalapeño)
  • 4 count garlic clovesminced
  • 1 ⅓ can Diced tomatoesseeded and diced · Source says medium can without specifying ounces; alternatively three fresh tomatoes.
  • 16 oz Riced cauliflowersteamed; source specifies one 12-ounce bag or one head · (or 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 ⅔ tbsp homemade taco seasoning or taco seasoning packet
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup cheddar cheeseor mozzarella
  • ⅔ cup Monterrey jack cheese
  • Not specified Chopped fresh cilantrofor topping · Unquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated. Unquantified amount remains unknown, not zero.

Before you start

  • Stovetop and large skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Microwave-safe covered dish

Prepare cold sides first. Keep raw-poultry tools separate; use clean serving utensils. Probe more than one thick piece. A timer is not a doneness test.

Cook

  1. Step 1

    Brown ground sausage in butter over medium-high heat to 160°F, or 165°F for poultry sausage. Stir onion, pepper and garlic for 1 minute. Microwave cauliflower according to its packet.

  2. Step 2

    Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, stock and steamed cauliflower. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes to reduce excess liquid, then cover on low for 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle both cheeses and cover until melted; finish with cilantro. Add extra broth only if needed and note that it changes the measured recipe.

Where your attention goes

Stages can overlap. Do not add every row as separate elapsed time. Safe endpoints and actual appliance behavior override the estimate.

Why this works

Nutrition per serving

Calories: Not provided; protein: Not provided; total carbs: Not provided; fiber: Not provided; net carbs: Not provided

Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.

Listed allergens: milk. Check purchased labels and cross-contact.

First-cook checks

  • The publisher gives a yield of 2–3 portions. This adaptation uses 3 original portions when scaling to four; the published nutrition basis remains uncertain.
  • The publisher lists 1285 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
  • The publisher does not specify the size of at least one can or bag. Check the intended package size before shopping.
  • Ingredient quantities are scaled from 3 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
  • Adapted from Christina Cherrier. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
  • The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
  • Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.

Leftovers

Refrigerate in shallow containers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days or freeze; reheat to 165°F. Keep cold greens and yogurt separate.

Sources

These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.