Cheesy Cauliflower & Smoked Sausage Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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