Best 7 Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipes

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Calling all comfort food lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our deconstructed cabbage roll casserole recipes. These hearty and flavorful dishes take the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls and transform them into a comforting casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Dive into a world of savory ground beef, tender rice, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic spices, all nestled in a creamy tomato sauce. Whether you're a fan of classic cabbage rolls or looking for a new twist on an old favorite, our collection of recipes has something for every taste. From the traditional deconstructed cabbage roll casserole to variations featuring sausage, kielbasa, or even vegetarian options, these recipes offer a delightful symphony of flavors that will warm your soul.

**The following recipes are included in the article:**

* **Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole (Traditional):** A classic recipe that captures the essence of traditional cabbage rolls in a convenient casserole form.
* **Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole with Sausage:** A hearty and flavorful variation that adds the savory taste of sausage to the mix.
* **Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole with Kielbasa:** A Polish-inspired twist that uses kielbasa instead of ground beef for a smoky and slightly spicy flavor.
* **Vegetarian Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole:** A meatless version that features a combination of vegetables, rice, and a tangy tomato sauce.
* **Slow Cooker Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole:** A convenient option for busy cooks, this recipe lets your slow cooker do the work while you focus on other tasks.
* **Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole Casserole with Mashed Potatoes:** A comforting combination of deconstructed cabbage rolls and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a hearty family meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

DUMP-AND-BAKE STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS CASSEROLE



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This stuffed cabbage rolls casserole is low on prep but big on flavor, so delicious and something the whole family will love!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ head of cabbage (roughly shredded or chopped (about 8 cups))
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup frozen diced onion (or about 1 small onion, finely chopped)
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey breast (ground chicken breast, or extra lean ground beef*)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 ¼ cups condensed tomato soup
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a large 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place half of the shredded cabbage in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with half of the uncooked rice, half of the onions, and half of the uncooked meat. You'll want to break the meat up into small pieces with your fingers as you add it to the dish to make sure that it cooks in an even layer.
  • Season with half of the salt, half of the pepper, and half of the garlic powder. Repeat layers once more, starting with the shredded cabbage.
  • Sprinkle top of the casserole with remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together condensed tomato soup and beef broth. Pour soup mixture over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, stir everything, and cover with foil again. Return dish (covered) to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until rice and vegetables are fully cooked and tender.
  • Remove foil. Sprinkle top of casserole with shredded cheese and chopped cooked bacon. Place in the oven uncovered for about 5 more minutes, or just until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8th of the recipe, Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Sodium 1091 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g

DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I love cabbage rolls but don't have the patience to put them together, so I prefer to combine all the ingredients casserole-style and bake. Same taste, easier prep! That's how we roll!

Provided by Rock_lobster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ large head cabbage, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the sausage. Cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Add tomato sauce, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt; stir to combine.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 941 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Forget trying to roll the cabbage rolls. I tried this once and realized that I didn't need to spend all that time making the rolls because they ended up looking the same on the plate anyways.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup white rice
4 cups shredded cabbage
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onions, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread half the shredded cabbage in prepared baking dish; cover with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Arrange bacon over final layer of beef. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and cabbage is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I use to make regular cabbage rolls until I found this recipe. Now, instead, I make this and it is as good as the regular cabbage rolls and alot easier.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ½ pounds chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil over medium high heat until redness is gone. Drain off fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, tomato sauce, cabbage, rice and salt. Add meat and mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour broth over meat mixture and bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Stir, replace cover and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 840.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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.

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL



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This is a quick and easy main dish. My kids don't even like cabbage, but they love this. I usually try to serve it with green beans, new potatoes, corn, and a pan of corn bread. They eat over half the pan every time. Also, the longer it stands the better it tastes.

Provided by tlc_adams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1294.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

DECONSTRUCTED STUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE



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Just like stuffed cabbage but without the hassle! Goes very well with mashed potatoes!

Provided by roxychic3253

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ pounds cabbage, cut into strips
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 ½ cups cooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cabbage strips to boiling water. Boil until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Mix together meat and onion mixture with cooked rice, cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cabbage, salt, and pepper until well combined. Place mixture into a large glass baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 669.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cabbage. Green cabbage is the most common type used in cabbage rolls, but you can also use savoy cabbage, red cabbage, or a combination of all three.
  • Cook the cabbage leaves until they are pliable. This will make them easier to roll and prevent them from tearing. You can cook the cabbage leaves in a large pot of boiling water, or you can steam them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.
  • Make sure the filling is well-seasoned. The filling is the heart of the cabbage rolls, so it's important to make sure it's flavorful. Use a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables to create a filling that is both delicious and satisfying.
  • Roll the cabbage rolls tightly. This will help to keep the filling inside the rolls and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Bake the cabbage rolls in a covered dish. This will help to keep the rolls moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Serve the cabbage rolls with your favorite sauce. A traditional tomato sauce is a popular choice, but you can also use a cream sauce, a mushroom sauce, or a simple gravy.

Conclusion:

Deconstructed cabbage roll casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and rice. With a few simple tips, you can make a deconstructed cabbage roll casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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