Description
Creamy escalloped cabbage brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with its rich, cheesy layers of tender cabbage. Melted cheese and buttery breadcrumbs create a delightful side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 6 cups, chopped)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (50 g) bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming thermal environment by calibrating the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal roasting atmosphere for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Select a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking vessel and lovingly coat its interior with a thin, protective layer of butter or utilize a convenient nonstick spray to prevent unwanted adhesion.
- Meticulously slice the cabbage into uniform, delicate pieces, ensuring each fragment promises a tender bite and harmonious texture throughout the dish.
- Craft a luxurious cream sauce by gently whisking together the cream, milk, and seasonings, allowing the ingredients to meld into a silky, harmonious blend that will envelop the cabbage.
- Layer the cabbage segments strategically within the prepared baking dish, creating a carefully constructed landscape of verdant vegetable terrain.
- Drench the cabbage layers with the velvety cream sauce, ensuring each crevice and corner receives an equitable coating of the rich, flavor-enhancing liquid.
- Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumbs across the surface, constructing a golden, crisp crown that will transform into a delectable, crunchy topping during the baking process.
- Transfer the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to transform and marry their flavors during a 35-40 minute culinary metamorphosis.
- Once the surface achieves a mesmerizing golden-brown hue and the edges bubble with tempting enthusiasm, extract the baked creation from the oven.
- Allow the escalloped cabbage to rest momentarily, permitting the molten elements to stabilize before serving this comforting, elegant side dish.
Notes
- Slice cabbage uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Drain cabbage thoroughly after boiling to prevent excess water from making the casserole soggy and diluting flavors.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or gruyère to add depth and complexity to the traditional recipe.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or toasted breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch and a savory boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg