Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Cheesy Cabbage Casserole. A delicious side dish that combines sautéed cabbage with a rich blend of cheeses, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, and paprika; cook until tender.
- Mix: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir in the cabbage mixture.
- Bake: Transfer to the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar, Parmesan, and optional topping. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Rest: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked ground sausage or diced ham.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
