Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy Escalloped Cabbage, a cheesy cabbage casserole that’s perfect as a side dish. With a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping, this baked cabbage recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs), chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Cook the Cabbage: Boil chopped cabbage in salted water for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and seasonings. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cabbage with cheese sauce, transfer to baking dish. Top with buttery breadcrumbs/crackers. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sautéed onions.
- Variety: Experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
