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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: A Creamy Comfort Food Delight

Discover the delight of Marry Me Melting Cabbage, a creamy comfort dish that elevates humble cabbage into a culinary sensation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Red Onion or shallots for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) or fresh herbs if available
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or other herbs like basil

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact.
  3. Sear the cabbage wedges in an olive oil-coated skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Sauté the chopped red onion in butter until soft, then add minced garlic.
  5. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, then whisk in cream cheese.
  6. Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  8. Nestle the seared cabbage wedges into the sauce, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover, baste the cabbage with sauce, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable for dietary preferences and can be made dairy-free or vegetarian. Ensure proper searing for flavor.

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