This easy creamed cabbage recipe brings out the tender, sweet flavors of the cabbage and mixes it with a creamy sauce that’s full of flavor.
Creamed cabbage may not be the most glamorous dish in the culinary world, but its humble origins and comforting flavors deserve a spot on your plate. This traditional comfort food has been passed down through generations, cherished for its simplicity and heartiness. With a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness, creamed cabbage brings warmth to any meal.
What sets creamed cabbage apart is its ability to transform a simple ingredient into a flavorful delight. Cabbage, often overlooked, becomes the star of the show when combined with a rich and creamy sauce. Whether served as a side dish or a main course, creamed cabbage adds a burst of flavor to any dinner table.
So, if you’re looking to bring a taste of tradition and comfort to your meals, don’t overlook creamed cabbage. Give it a try, and you might just discover a new family favorite.
How To Make Creamed Cabbage
Ingredients needed
- Cabbage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Butter
- Milk
- Broth
- All-purpose flour
Important tips before starting this recipe
- Unlike fried cabbage this recipe uses dairy. You’ll need to watch the heat and keep it low. Some recipes use heavy cream but I am not a personal fan. Due to the amount of water in cabbage I believe making a cream sauce with flour to help absorb some of that water is best.
- A major key to this recipe is controlling the heat. You want things to be hot enough to cook but not hot enough to burn. This is a recipe for someone who has some experience in the kitchen.
Making the creamed cabbage recipe
- First, prep all the veggies. Slice the cabbage, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Have everything within arms reach when you start the recipe. You’ll need a pan with a lid.
- In the pan, add a little oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Once the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant add in the butter. The pan should not be super hot, if the butter melts immediately and starts to brown the pan is too hot and you need to let it cool before going to the next step.
- Add in the flour and mix in with the butter and cooked onions and garlic. Then, add in the milk and chicken broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Once the milk starts to steam lower the heat to medium low.
- Now, right on top add the sliced cabbage and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and stir every 5 minutes. If you notice a bunch of browning at the bottom of the pan while mixing after 5 minutes lower the heat a little more.
- Salt to taste before serving.
What to serve with creamed cabbage
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Creamed Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, prep all the veggies. Slice the cabbage, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Have everything within arms reach when you start the recipe. You'll need a pan with a lid.
- In the pan, add a little oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Once the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant add in the butter. The pan should not be super hot, if the butter melts immediately and starts to brown the pan is too hot and you need to let it cool before going to the next step.
- Add in the flour and mix in with the butter and cooked onions and garlic. Then, add in the milk and chicken broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Once the milk starts to steam lower the heat to medium low.
- Now, right on top add the sliced cabbage and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and stir every 5 minutes. If you notice a bunch of browning at the bottom of the pan while mixing after 5 minutes lower the heat a little more.
- Salt to taste before serving.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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