Description
A warm, comforting dish of tender cabbage combined with a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy Ritz crackers, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2–3 lbs), cored and sliced thin
- 1 lb ground beef, pork, or turkey (or 16 oz mushrooms for vegetarian)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12–15 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Oil a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it nearby.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 4–6 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
- Add the ground meat (or mushrooms) and brown for 6–8 minutes.
- Add the sliced cabbage and stir, cooking for 4–6 minutes until it wilts.
- Lower heat, then stir in cream soup, sour cream, milk, half of the cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until even.
- Spread the mix into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it’s even.
- Toss the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until shiny.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole, then the buttered cracker crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Rest for 8–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste; let cool before refrigerating leftovers. The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cabbage casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, affordable meals, family-friendly dish