This comforting, cheesy cabbage casserole is the ultimate easy, budget-friendly dish—loaded with tender cabbage, creamy sauce, and melted cheese! Perfect as a side or a satisfying vegetarian main.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
✅ Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful – Pure comfort food!
✅ Uses simple ingredients – Affordable and easy to find.
✅ Great for meal prep – Tastes even better the next day.
✅ Vegetarian-friendly – But you can add meat if you like!
Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for smokiness)
- ½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs (for topping, optional)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Cooked bacon or ham (for a meaty version)
- Diced bell peppers (for extra veggies)
- Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳