Cabbage Casserole Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 15
Description:
This Cabbage Casserole is simply fantastic! It’s akin to Lasagne but with a delightful twist – cabbage replaces the pasta. Even the pickiest eaters, like my youngest son who typically shies away from cooked cabbage, can’t resist this dish. Plus, it’s versatile; you can easily prepare it in a crockpot for added convenience.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 32 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
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Prepare Cabbage:
- Shred the cabbage and boil it for about 3 minutes.
- Drain the cabbage thoroughly.
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Cook Meat Mixture:
- In a skillet, brown the ground pork and beef with chopped onion.
- Once cooked, drain excess fat from the meat mixture.
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Layer Casserole:
- Spread the boiled cabbage evenly in a casserole dish.
- Place the cooked meat mixture on top of the cabbage layer.
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Seasoning:
- Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, and torn basil leaves over the meat layer.
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Add Sauce and Rice:
- Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the seasoned meat.
- Sprinkle uncooked rice over the sauce layer.
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Assemble:
- Repeat the layers, resembling the assembly of lasagna, until all ingredients are used up.
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Cheese Topping:
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top layer.
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Bake:
- Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
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Serve:
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve this hearty cabbage casserole to your delighted guests!
This dish not only packs a flavorful punch but also provides a wholesome meal perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a large group. Enjoy the savory goodness of this cabbage casserole, where every bite is a delight!
