Name: Loaded Cabbage Casserole
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Loaded Cabbage Casserole

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This cabbage casserole has all of the classic flavors you love in a loaded baked potato, but with tender cooked cabbage as a base instead. The cheesy sauce coats the cabbage for a satisfying side that pairs with roasted chicken, pork or steak. Mix it up by using savoy cabbage, or use red cabbage for a fun purple hue.

Liv Dansky

Published on December 12, 2023

Tested by

Craig Ruff

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the cabbage mixture to the prepared baking dish. Do not wipe the skillet.

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick, about 1 minute. Stir in milk, salt and pepper; cook, whisking often, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream and 1/2 cup Cheddar until melted and smooth. Pour the sauce over the cabbage; toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar.

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Bake until the cabbage is tender and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Top with bacon and chives.

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g	13%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Vitamin A 106Âµg
Vitamin C 30mg	33%
Vitamin D 1Âµg
Vitamin E 0mg	3%
Folate 44Âµg
Vitamin K 62Âµg
Sodium 281mg	12%
Calcium 173mg	13%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 20mg	5%
Potassium 240mg	5%
Zinc 1mg	8%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Loaded Cabbage Casserole

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