Cabbage 3 Ways

Marry Me Creamy Baked Cabbage
Roasted cabbage baked in a creamy cheese sauce with garlic, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes. A rich, indulgent vegetable bake with irresistible flavour.

Ingredients List

  • 1 large green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 125 ml fresh cream
  • 125 g cream cheese
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan or hard cheese
  • ½ tsp dried or fresh thyme
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Cut cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact.
  2. Arrange in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  5. Add stock to deglaze. Stir in cream cheese, grated cheese, cream, thyme, and chilli flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and simmer gently.
  7. Pour sauce over cabbage and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  8. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
  9. Serving Suggestions:
    Serve as a hearty side with roast chicken or as a vegetarian main with crusty bread to enjoy the creamy sauce.