CREAMY CABBAGE GRATIN WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This lovely cabbage side dish features: a cheese and breadcrumb topping; tender, steamed cabbage; crunchy toasted almonds; and a delicate, slightly sweet, slightly spicy cream sauce. Better still, it can be prepared up to cooking stage several hours in advance. You won't need sauce or gravy with your meat if you use this as a side dish. The creamy sauce is fairly thin and spreads across the plate to combine beautifully with the meat juices. Use it to accompany any meat that is served *without* a sauce (e.g. grilled or broiled steak or chicken). This dish is very liberally adapted from a similar recipe by Australian food writer, Margaret Fulton.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C (350F).
- Place cabbage into a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water until it is slightly damp.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over a moderately high heat, then add drained (but damp) cabbage.
- Stir well, and cover with a lid.
- Steam cabbage over a moderately high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the cabbage is tender, but still a little crunchy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream, salt, pepper, sugar, nutmeg and paprika and stir to combine.
- When the cabbage is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and reduce the heat on the stove top to medium.
- Place 1 teaspoon oil into a small frypan.
- Heat oil in the frypan for a minute or two, then add the almonds, tossing constantly until they turn a light golden brown.
- Add the toasted almonds and the cream mixture to the cabbage and stir well.
- Grease a small (3 cup capacity) casserole or pyrex dish with butter or margarine.
- Transfer the cabbage mixture to this dish and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cheese.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the cabbage.
- (If you wish to make this dish several hours ahead of serving time, prepare it up to this stage, cover with plastic wrap, and keep in the refrigerator until needed).
- Bake on the centre shelf of a moderate 180C (350F) oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown- cooking time may be slightly longer if the dish has been refrigerated.
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Hussein Jihad
[email protected]I will definitely be making this gratin again! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I can't wait to try it with different types of vegetables, like broccoli or cauliflower.
Afsana Akhter
[email protected]My kids loved this gratin! They ate it up without any complaints. I think the creamy sauce and toasted almonds were the biggest hits. This is a great dish for families with picky eaters.
Akisha Sinanan
[email protected]This gratin is the ultimate comfort food! The creamy sauce and tender cabbage are so comforting and satisfying. I love to eat this dish on a cold winter night.
family moments
[email protected]This gratin is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The cabbage is packed with nutrients, and the creamy sauce is made with low-fat milk and cheese. I felt good about serving this dish to my family.
sultan mughal
[email protected]This gratin was so flavorful! The cabbage was cooked perfectly, and the creamy sauce was rich and cheesy. The toasted almonds added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I especially liked the addition of Dijon mustard, which gave the dish a little bit of
AKLIGO PETER
[email protected]This gratin is perfect for a party! It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served warm or at room temperature. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Donovan Flores
[email protected]This gratin is a great budget-friendly meal. Cabbage is a very affordable vegetable, and the other ingredients are also relatively inexpensive. I was able to feed my family of four for under $20.
Tracy Martinez
[email protected]This gratin was so quick and easy to make! I had it on the table in under an hour. The cabbage cooked quickly, and the creamy sauce came together in just a few minutes. I'll definitely be making this dish again when I'm short on time.
Md Shahabul
[email protected]As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook cabbage. This gratin was a great find! The cabbage was cooked perfectly, and the creamy sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I especially liked the addition of toasted almo
Zetty Kanditha
[email protected]This creamy cabbage gratin was a hit with my family! The cabbage was tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce was rich and cheesy. The toasted almonds added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.