Scalloped Cabbage
Whether for an everyday meal, Sunday dinner, or holiday feast, scalloped cabbage is an excellent choice.
Ingredients
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- 1 large head cabbage (about 3 pounds)
- 1 tsp salt for the cooking water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 1 ½ cups milk
Breadcrumb Topping
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
Recommended Equipment
- 2 1/2 to 3-qt baking dish
Instructions
- Butter a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish and heat the oven to 375°F.Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Remove the core and cut the cabbage into large chunks. Put the cabbage in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring the cabbage to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook the cabbage for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain well in a colander and let stand for a few minutes to release excess moisture.1 large head cabbage (about 3 pounds) | 1 tsp salt for the cooking water
- In the same saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. When the butter sizzles, add the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and a dash of nutmeg; stir and cook for 2 minutes.3 tbsp unsalted butter | 3 tbsp all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- Gradually whisk the milk into the butter and flour mixture. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until thickened. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings.1 1/2 cups milk
- When the cabbage is cool enough to handle, chop it coarsely and transfer it to the buttered baking dish.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the cabbage and stir lightly.
- Combine the panko crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle over the cabbage.3/4 cup panko crumbs | 2 tbsp salted butter
- Bake the scalloped cabbage for 25 minutes, until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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