This hearty, cheesy, oven-baked cabbage casserole is comfort food at its finest — creamy, satisfying, and topped with golden crunch. The perfect way to make cabbage the star!
⏱️ Time & Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: ~340 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped 🥬
- 1 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 🧀
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Cabbage
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Boil or steam chopped cabbage until just tender (about 5 minutes), then drain well.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
In a skillet, melt butter and cook onions until soft. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Mix in the drained cabbage, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it cool slightly.
3️⃣ Mix the Creamy Base
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup of cheese. Stir in the cabbage mixture.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over everything.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until top is golden and bubbling. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
💛 Why You’ll Love This
- A budget-friendly, veggie-loaded dish that feels indulgent
- Perfect side dish for meats, or a light meatless main
- Creamy, cheesy, crispy — all the textures you crave
- Easy to prep ahead and bake later
- Converts even the cabbage skeptics into fans!
💡 Helpful Tips
- Add cooked ground beef to make it a full meal
- Use a blend of cheddar + mozzarella for extra stretch
- Swap breadcrumbs for crushed Ritz crackers for buttery crunch
- Leftovers? Slice and pan-fry for a crispy next-day treat
Next up: Want a creamy cabbage and potato bake, low-carb version with cauliflower, or a Polish-style cabbage casserole with kielbasa? Let’s keep the cozy going! 🧡
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