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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage

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Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a show-stopping side dish that combines creamy, savory flavors with tender cabbage to create an unforgettable culinary experience. This oven-baked delight features a rich sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes, making it the perfect accompaniment for family gatherings or holiday feasts. Whether served alongside grilled chicken or on a bed of quinoa, this melting cabbage will impress your guests and elevate any meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 portions 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 head green cabbage (9001100 g), cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, julienned
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for serving to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the cabbage into wedges while keeping the core intact.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cabbage wedges until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
  4. Lower the heat and add butter, red onion, and garlic; cook until softened.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth and whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
  8. Nestle cabbage wedges into the sauce; cover and bake for about 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover the skillet to baste with sauce; bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until tender.
  10. Let rest for five minutes before serving; garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wedge (150g)
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
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