Description
Cheesy cabbage casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with layers of tender cabbage and melty cheese that wrap you in warmth. Hearty ingredients combine into a simple, satisfying dish perfect for family meals when hunger calls for something deliciously filling.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, preparing a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Boil 1 head of chopped cabbage in salted water for exactly 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the cabbage completely in a colander, shaking off excess water.
- Chop 1 onion and mince 2 garlic cloves into fine pieces.
- Transfer cabbage to a large mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until everything is well combined.
- Spread the cabbage mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese across the top.
- Distribute 1 cup breadcrumbs in an even layer over the cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap regular cabbage for purple or napa varieties to add color and slightly different flavor profiles to the casserole.
- For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to maintain a crispy topping.
- When boiling cabbage, salt the water to enhance its natural taste and keep the texture firm but tender.
- Drain cabbage thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery, which can dilute the cheesy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg