Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Marry Me Melting Cabbage. This dish combines tender green cabbage wedges with a luscious cream cheese and tomato sauce, baked to perfection. A delightful and satisfying meal that will win over any cabbage skeptic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head Green Cabbage (cut into wedges)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
Sauce:
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact.
- Sear the cabbage wedges in an olive oil-coated skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Sauté the chopped red onion in butter until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, then whisk in cream cheese.
- Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Nestle the seared cabbage wedges into the sauce, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover, baste the cabbage with sauce, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the herbs in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and plant-based butter.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg