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)