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Marry Me Melting Cabbage: A Creamy Comfort Food Delight Recipe

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Marry Me Melting Cabbage is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender green cabbage wedges simmered and baked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This versatile recipe can be adapted to suit dairy-free and vegetarian diets, offering a delicious and elegant side or main course perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

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For the Cabbage

  • 1 head Green Cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons Butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Red Onion or shallots for milder flavor, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) or fresh herbs if available
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or other herbs like basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cabbage later.
  2. Prepare Cabbage: Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together during cooking.
  3. Sear Cabbage: Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly browned, which enhances flavor and texture.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter and add chopped red onion. Sauté until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze and Add Cream Cheese: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits. Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Cream and Tomatoes: Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Melt Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, creating a rich texture.
  8. Assemble for Baking: Nestle the seared cabbage wedges into the creamy sauce in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
  9. Bake Covered: Place the covered skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to allow the cabbage to soften and absorb the sauce flavors.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Remove the cover, baste the cabbage with the sauce from the bottom of the skillet, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce and develop more color.
  11. Rest and Garnish: Allow the baked cabbage to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving to add freshness and a final flavor boost.

Notes

  • This dish can be adapted for dietary preferences by using plant-based butter, vegan cream cheese, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast to make it dairy-free and vegetarian.
  • Proper searing of the cabbage gives the dish its signature depth of flavor and slightly crispy texture on the edges.
  • If fresh herbs are available, they add an extra layer of flavor; otherwise, dried herbs work well.
  • Adjust the level of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit for a milder dish.

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