CREAMY CABBAGE

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This recipe, which was handed down to me from my grandmother, makes a good side dish for any meal. It's a simple way to spruce up a cabbage dish and has always been happily received at potluck suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 cups shredded cabbage
4 bacon strips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings. Stir the flour, salt, paprika and pepper into the drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Place cabbage in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with sauce. Sprinkle bread crumbs and bacon over the top. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.