Marry Me Melting Cabbage Recipe
You’ll adore this Marry Me Melting Cabbage Recipe featuring roasted cabbage, herbs, garlic, and parmesan baked until tender.
Equipment
- Large sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large oven-safe skillet or baking dish
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Aluminum foil (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Prepare the Cabbage
- Remove any damaged outer leaves. Slice the cabbage into thick wedges, about 1 1/2 inches thick, keeping the core intact so they hold together.
Step 3: Sear for Flavor
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place cabbage wedges flat-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden. This step adds incredible depth.
Step 4: Make the Cream Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Combine and Bake
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.