Best 6 Best Cabbage Casserole Recipes

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**Cabbage Casserole: A Comforting and Versatile Dish**

Cabbage casserole is a comforting and versatile dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It's made with simple, everyday ingredients like cabbage, cheese, and breadcrumbs, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there's a cabbage casserole recipe out there for everyone.

This article features a collection of the best cabbage casserole recipes, each with its unique flavor and texture. From the classic Southern-style casserole to lighter, healthier versions, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. We've also included a few unique twists on the traditional recipe, such as a Mexican-inspired casserole and a vegetarian version made with quinoa.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish. Cabbage casserole is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it's also a budget-friendly meal that can feed a crowd. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some cabbage casserole!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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Even those who don't care for cabbage will enjoy it make this way. This tangy, creamy, comforting side dish goes exceptionally well with pork roast. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cabbage, shredded (about 12 cups)
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water until tender; drain thoroughly. In a large skillet, saute onion in 5 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in soup. Add cheese; stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cabbage, salt and pepper. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Cook and stir crumbs in butter until lightly browned; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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This casserole provides a lovely, snappy contrast to tender barbecued pork or brisket.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Casserole

Time 40m

Yield Serves 8 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons (2 1/2 oz.) salted butter, divided
1 medium (2 lb.) cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups)
1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 garlic clove, chopped (about 1 tsp.) or to taste
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (from 1 12-oz. can)
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup), divided
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet set over medium. Add cabbage, celery, onions, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a 3-quart lightly greased (with cooking spray) baking dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk to saucepan, whisking constantly to remove any clumps. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan until smooth. Pour sauce over cabbage mixture.
  • Place remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwavable bowl, and microwave on HIGH until melted, about 30 seconds. Add breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan to melted butter, and stir until combined. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cabbage.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. -Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked rice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon; remove from heat., Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top. , Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and easy recipe and is so delicious! This cabbage casserole is a favorite at family reunions and church suppers. Even the kids love it!

Provided by Joy Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small head cabbage, shredded
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cabbage, Cheddar cheese, onion, cream of celery soup, and butter in a large bowl. Mixture will be dry. Transfer to a large baking dish, spreading vegetables evenly; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Baked in preheated oven for 45 minutes and remove foil. Continue baking until bubbly and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 897.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

AWESOME CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a dish that my sister-n-law brought to a Christmas gathering. It was such at hit that she had to give us all the recipe!

Provided by Mrs. Janet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small cabbage
1 medium onion
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted
salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
30 butter flavored crackers, crushed (Waverly Wafers)

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop cabbage in large casserole dish sprayed with PAM.
  • Sprinkle onion on top of cabbage.
  • Pour melted butter over cabbage.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Mix Mayo and soup together and then spread over cabbage and onions.
  • For topping, mix together melted butter, crushed crackers and grated cheese.
  • Sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly and brown.
  • Enjoy!

STUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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"I came up with this recipe because I love the taste of cabbage rolls, but don't always have the time to prepare them," writes Joann Alexander from Center, Texas. "My version uses the same ingredients in a simpler manner for hearty results everyone enjoys!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add cabbage, green pepper and rice. , In a large bowl, combine the water and tomato paste. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour over beef mixture; mix well. Cover and cook on low until rice and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Look for a head of cabbage that is firm and heavy for its size. The leaves should be tightly packed and free of blemishes.
  • Shred the cabbage finely. This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to cabbage, you can add other vegetables to your casserole, such as carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage. Cabbage should be cooked until it is tender but still has a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. Cheddar cheese is a classic choice for cabbage casserole, but you can also use other cheeses, such as Parmesan, Gruyère, or Swiss.
  • Add some spices. To give your cabbage casserole a boost of flavor, add some spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Top with breadcrumbs. Before baking your cabbage casserole, top it with a layer of breadcrumbs. This will give the casserole a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Cabbage casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. So next time you're looking for a comforting and easy-to-make meal, give cabbage casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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