Ingredients
The following ingredients have 7 Servings
- 1 medium head cabbage, cooked and chopped (for about 10 cups)
- 4 slices white bread
- 1-1/2 cups half and half, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped sweet bell pepper (any color)
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning (like Lawry's or Cavenders), or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2-1/2 cups freshly shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
Instruction
- Precook the cabbage using one of the methods below. (I used the Instant Pot); let cool then chop fine and set aside.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 4-quart casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, toast bread, trim crusts and save for another use or discard. Tear toast into pieces in a small bowl and add 1 cup of the half and half; let soak.
- While that is soaking, melt butter in a soup pot and sauté the onion, bell pepper and celery until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add cabbage and seasonings and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Add bread along with the liquid and the remaining 1/2 cup of half and half to the cabbage mixture. Add garlic and green onion.
- Set aside 1/3 cup of the cheese and add remaining cheese to the cabbage. Taste and adjust for seasonings; transfer mixture to casserole dish.
- Combine the breadcrumbs with the parsley and reserved 1/3 cup cheese and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned on top. Offer with hot sauce at the table.
