Description
A delightful dish that combines the earthy flavors of baked cabbage with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cabbage (Savoy or green), cut into thick wedges
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Cheese for creamy sauce (cream cheese, cheddar, or feta)
- Milk or cream for the sauce
- Garlic, minced (optional)
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the cabbage wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- While the cabbage is baking, prepare the creamy cheese sauce by melting the cheese with milk or cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add garlic if desired.
- Once the cabbage is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the cheese sauce over the top.
- Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cabbage, baked, cheese sauce, Mediterranean, vegetarian