Cheesy Cauliflower & Smoked Sausage Bake

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cauliflower, thawed
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage (I used Hillshire Farms with the yellow packaging )
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Cheese Sauce
• 4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk (may not use all of this )
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 teapoon salt (to taste)

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees.
2. In a medium skillet heat oil and,brown sausage and onion, ( If using ) and set aside ( drain if needed ).
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter/margarine; add flour and cook until light yellow and pasty-looking.
4. Add a little milk at a time and stir until slightly thickened.
5. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of cheese, salt and pepper and stir until well blended.
6. Then fold the cauliflower and smoked sausage into the cheese sauce, coating well.
7. Place into a greased 2 quart rectangle or a 8 x 8 square baking dish.
8. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika if desired and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

frozen cauliflower, sausage, vegetable oil, cheese sauce, margarine, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, ground black pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-cauliflower-smoked-sausage-bake-446529 (may not work)