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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a creamy, caramelized dish that impresses with rich flavors and vegetarian-friendly ingredients.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and a large cast iron skillet.
  2. Cut the green cabbage into eight wedge halves, leaving the core intact. Set aside.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat, sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  4. Reduce heat and add butter to melt. Sauté red onion for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits, then whisk in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  8. Nestle seared cabbage in sauce, cover, and bake for 45 minutes. Baste with sauce after 45 minutes and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.

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