Description
This creamy cabbage casserole with bacon is a rich, comforting dish made with tender cabbage, crispy bacon, and a cheesy cream sauce baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium head green cabbage (chopped, about 6–7 cups)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until slightly softened but not fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, cream cheese, half of the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Add the cabbage mixture to the bowl and stir to coat evenly. Fold in most of the cooked bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cabbage Casserole, Bacon Casserole, Comfort Food