Best Creamy Dreamy Cabbage Recipes

THE VERY BEST FRIED CABBAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then stir in the olive oil.
• Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the onions are softened and beginning to caramelize, stir in half the cabbage. Cook the cabbage for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
• Add the remaining cabbage to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to caramelize.
• Season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Top with bacon or pancetta, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY POTATOES WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of the oil to the pan along with the garlic and onions. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook the onions slowly, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until they are soft and tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cabbage and an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cook until the cabbage wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and enough broth to cover the mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is reduced by half, the potatoes are tender and the cabbage is silky and soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Using a potato masher or a whisk, crush the mixture until it loosely resembles the consistency of mashed potatoes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup oil and serve sprinkled with chives.

CREAMY DREAMY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a pot of boiling salted water, cook cabbage and onion until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
• In the empty hot pot, whisk together cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper and celery seed. Stir over low heat until cheeses are melted; remove from heat.
• Add drained cabbage mixture back to the pot with the sauce. Toss to coat well.
• To serve right away: Place in a serving bowl and drizzle with the melted butter.
• To bake and brown the top: Place in a greased casserole dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

CREAMY CREAMED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend milk, flour, butter, salt and pepper. Stir constantly until a thick white sauce has formed.
• In a separate medium saucepan over boiling water, steam cabbage until tender but firm.
• In a small baking dish, alternate layers of sauce, cabbage and Romano cheese.
• Bake approximately 30 minutes, until sauce and cheese are bubbly.

CREAMY CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, onion and celery; stir to coat well. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwaveable bowl; microwave on High until melted, about 20 seconds. Add crackers to the butter and toss together until combined.
• Sprinkle the cabbage mixture evenly with flour and stir to coat. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened and creamy and coats the cabbage mixture, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mustard, salt, cayenne, nutmeg and 1/2 cup cheese; stir until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
• Spoon the cabbage mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the buttered cracker mixture. Bake until bubbly around the edges and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREAMY SAVOY CABBAGE WITH CARROTS

Steps:

• Pull off any tough outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Cut in half, then remove the hard inner core. Rinse the leaves, then shred as finely as you can. Cut the carrots into fine, thin strips or grate in the food processor.
• Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the cabbage and carrots. Boil for 6 mins until just tender, then drain. Return to the hot pan and add the butter and cream. Season with pepper, and salt if you like, add the nutmeg and stir well to coat. Pile into a serving dish and serve immediately.

CREAMY BAKED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Butter a 12x8" shallow baking dish.
• Slice the cabbage into 12 wedges.
• Pour 1 cup water in large skillet and bring to boiling.
• Add 1 teaspoons salt and the cabbage.
• Cook over medium heat, covered, 10 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Arrange cabbage in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with mixture of flour, sugar, 1 teaspoons salt and the pepper.
• Dot with butter and pour hot milk over cabbage; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes.

SCALLOPED CREAMY CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cabbage in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until almost tender; drain. In a smaller saucepan, saute onions and green pepper in butter until tender. Combine cabbage, onion-pepper mixture, cheese and 1-1/2 cups of croutons. , Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour milk or cream overall; do not stir. Sprinkle with remaining croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

CREAMY CABBAGE SOUP WITH GRUYèRE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the grated potato, the shredded cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir together for a minute, taking care that the potatoes don't stick to the pot, and add the water or stock, the Parmesan rind, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the milk to the soup. Stir to combine well and heat through without boiling. A handful at a time, stir the Gruyère into the soup and continue to stir until the cheese has melted. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove the Parmesan rind. Serve, garnishing each bowl with a handful or toasted croutons and a sprinkling of minced chives.

SALMON ON A BED OF CREAMY CABBAGE

Steps:

• Trim the cabbage, discarding any tough outer leaves and the inner core. Slice by hand into thin slivers. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the cabbage (cook for one minute). Remove and drain well.
• In a large skillet, combine the cabbage with two tablespoons of the butter and cook over low heat for two to three minutes. Season, cover and cook until slightly wilted but still crunchy, about five minutes. Stir in five tablespoons of the cream and continue cooking until warmed through, one to two minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan combine the shallot with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat until soft and translucent, three to four minutes. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by two-thirds, about two to three minutes. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in the remaining tablespoon of cream and five tablespoons of butter. Whisk until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning. Transfer to the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water. Cover loosely and keep warm over low heat.
• Prepare the salmon with a sharp knife. Score the salmon in a crisscross pattern, cutting through the skin and just slightly into the flesh. Generously season both sides of the salmon.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. When hot, put the salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet. Cook without turning until the skin is very crisp, two to three minutes (cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon). With a wide spatula, turn the salmon over and cook it barely 30 seconds. Leave the salmon in the pan and remove it from the heat. The salmon will continue the cooking process as you dress the plates.
• Spoon the cabbage into the center of four to eight warmed dinner plates. Top with a slice of salmon, skin side up, and spoon the warm sauce around the cabbage. Garnish with the herbs and serve immediately.

CREAMY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings. Stir the flour, salt, paprika and pepper into the drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Place cabbage in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with sauce. Sprinkle bread crumbs and bacon over the top. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.