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.

a recipe photo of the Loaded Cabbage Casserole
Photo:

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

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
the ingredients to make the Loaded Cabbage Casserole

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

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 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.

    a step in making the Loaded Cabbage Casserole

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

  3. 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.

    a step in making the Loaded Cabbage Casserole

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

  4. Bake until the cabbage is tender and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Top with bacon and chives.

    a step in making the Loaded Cabbage Casserole

    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 106µg
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Vitamin D 1µg
Vitamin E 0mg 3%
Folate 44µg
Vitamin K 62µg
Sodium 281mg 12%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg
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.

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