Fried Cabbage Casserole

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Fried Cabbage Casserole, everything you love about fried cabbage, all in one pan. Fried cabbage in bacon grease, bathed in a creamy sauce and adding cheese makes this southern classic irresistible.

Fried Cabbage in a New Way

Frying Cabbage is a Southern tradition. Casseroles are also a Southern tradition. We love food gifting and Casseroles are a food gifting favorite. When folks are sick, have a new baby or have a death in the family, the Casserole is a must to take when you go and visit. I believe this simple act has healing powers. LOL.

Now, add to that some great casserole components and you have a real treat! If you love a good casserole, try our SKINNY TACO SQUASH CASSEROLE and our PINEAPPLE CHEESE CASSEROLE for delicious and unexpected flavors! So Let's get to it!

How to make Fried Cabbage Casserole

Fried cabbage is a thing of real beauty. There is just something about frying a head of cabbage that is so easy it almost negates the name of frying. Taking about a half a pound of bacon and frying it up and then putting the cabbage in to almost slow cook in the bacon grease. Adding some other tasty ingredients to make it a casserole takes it to another level.

~ Ingredients ~

1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
½ pound bacon cut up into small pieces
¼ cup Mayonaise
1 can Cream of Celery soup
¼ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup French fried onions

~ Method ~

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a dutch oven, fry bacon in butter until brown and crispy. Remove and drain. Place cabbage in bacon grease, cover and cook over low to medium heat for 20 minutes. Stirring halfway through.
Turn off heat. Add in bacon, mayo, milk and cream of celery. Mix well. Pour into a lightly greased casserole dish. Spread evenly and top with cheese and fried onions. Bake 45 - 60 minutes until onions are browned and cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

Do I need to blanch the cabbage ahead of time?

No blanching required. We wash our head of cabbage really well and cut it up and make sure it is all clean before frying. No precooking needed.

Can I add another protein?

Yes! Sausage comes to mind when I think of this recipe. A sweet sausage sliced and cooked would be a great addition to this casserole.

How to Store

This casserole freezes well after frying the bacon and cabbage and allowing to cool. Wrap it well and it will keep in the freezer for up to a month. To keep cooked casserole, store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Cabbage Casserole: A new favorite

We love taking traditional Southern cooking and making it new and even more decadent. This recipe is a great example of that. For another great way to use cabbage, check out this Mexican Unstuffed Cabbage. Your folks will love it too!

It is also a great way to get your kids to eat those pesky vegetables. I can remember as a kid, I hated cabbage. It was always boiled or stewed and just tasted like, well...cabbage. You can just about bet, if you add cheese and bacon to any vegetable, most kids will eat it. I know I will!

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