Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a savory dish made with tender cabbage wedges enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for impressing guests or loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head (900-1100 g) green cabbage cut into 8 wedges with core intact
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- ½ cup (75 g) finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz. (113 g) full-fat cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil julienned
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme leaves
- ½ tsp (0.5 g) dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp (6 g) table salt
- ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra Parmesan for serving to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact on each wedge.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cabbage wedges 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Work in batches if needed. Transfer seared wedges to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and cook red onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add cream cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, rosemary, more salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Nestle the cabbage wedges back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the tops.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover, baste the cabbage with the sauce, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or roasted meats.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings according to personal taste.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg