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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: Creamy Comfort You'll Crave

This Marry Me Melting Cabbage recipe showcases tender cabbage infused with creamy Tuscan sauce, making comfort food accessible and delicious.
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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: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Red Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) or fresh for more flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the green cabbage into 8 equal wedges, keeping the core intact.
  3. In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil and sear the cabbage wedges cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add butter, then sauté chopped red onion for about 2-3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom and let simmer.
  6. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs, and let simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then nestle seared cabbage wedges back into the sauce.
  8. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat gently.

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