Golden Cornbread-Cabbage Delight

Cornbread-Cabbage Casserole Recipe 🌽🥬

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Description:

This hearty Cornbread-Cabbage Casserole is the epitome of comfort food. It’s a stick-to-the-ribs dish that pairs perfectly with pork chops or ham, though it’s so delicious, you could easily make a meal of it alone. Utilizing leftover cornbread, this recipe is both practical and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups cabbage
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell peppers
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups crumbled cornbread (about 1 cornbread recipe)
• 1 medium onion, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

2. Cook Cabbage:
   In a medium saucepan, cook the cabbage, covered, in a small amount of boiling, lightly salted water for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain the cabbage thoroughly.

3. Prepare Sauce:
   In the same saucepan, melt the margarine or butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.

4. Add Milk:
   Gradually add the milk to the flour mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce is thickened and smooth.

5. Incorporate Vegetables and Cheese:
   Stir in the diced yellow and green bell peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped onion. Mix until the cheese is melted, then remove the sauce from the heat.

6. Assemble Casserole:
   In a 2-quart casserole dish, layer 3 cups of crumbled cornbread. Top with the cooked cabbage, spreading it evenly over the cornbread. Pour the prepared sauce over the cabbage layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crumbled cornbread evenly over the top.

7. Bake:
   Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and the top is golden brown.

8. Serve:
   Once baked, remove the cornbread-cabbage casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this comforting dish as a side or a main course!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 101.8
• Fat: 6.7g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 12.8mg
• Sodium: 249.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.1g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 4g

This Cornbread-Cabbage Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a surefire hit at any gathering or family dinner. Whether enjoyed alongside your favorite meat dish or as a standalone meal, it’s bound to become a regular in your recipe rotation!