Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a creamy and comforting side dish that makes humble cabbage shine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Green Cabbage (cut into wedges)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or plant-based butter for dairy-free)
- 1 medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (mix of oregano, thyme, and rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact.
- Sear the cabbage wedges in a large skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the chopped red onion and butter to the skillet, cooking until the onion softens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Nestle the seared cabbage wedges into the sauce, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet, baste the cabbage with sauce, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats.
- Use vegan options to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg