Melting Cabbage: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Crave!
This melted cabbage dish transforms a humble vegetable into a Tuscan-inspired comfort food that's creamy and satisfying.
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet
Ingredients
For the Cabbage
- 1 head Green Cabbage Cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
- 2 tablespoons Butter Skip for dairy-free option
For the Sauce
- 1 medium Red Onion Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Broth (Chicken or Vegetable) Low-sodium preferred
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free alternatives work too
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-preserved recommended
- 2 teaspoons Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) Adjust if using fresh
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges while keeping the core intact.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Sear the cabbage wedges cut-side down for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the cabbage from the skillet and add butter; sauté the diced red onion until translucent. Then, add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with broth, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom. Whisk in cream cheese until melted smoothly.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, return the cabbage wedges to the skillet, and spoon sauce over them.
- Cover the skillet and bake for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with warm crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.