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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: Comfort Food You'll Crave Again

Enjoy the spectacular transformation of simple cabbage into Marry Me Melting Cabbage, a creamy, delicious dish that caters to all dietary preferences.
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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: Quick Meals
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 if needed
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 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 chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for heat
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cut the cabbage into wedges.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add cabbage, and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove cabbage, melt butter in the same skillet, add onion, and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Nestle cabbage wedges back into the skillet, cover, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Uncover and baste the cabbage with the sauce, then bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To keep flavors rich, reheat gently if storing leftovers.

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