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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 baked in a luscious sauce of cream cheese, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly seared and baked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, this recipe makes an elegant yet simple main or side that’s packed with flavor and delightfully rich texture.

Ingredients

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Cabbage

  • 1 head Green Cabbage (cut into wedges)

Fats & Oils

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 tablespoons Butter (or plant-based butter for dairy-free)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium Red Onion (or shallots for milder flavor)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley (or other herbs like basil)

Liquids & Dairy

  • 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)

Seasonings & Cheese

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dish later.
  2. Prepare Cabbage: Cut the green cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together well during cooking.
  3. Sear Cabbage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned to develop flavor and texture.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped red onion until soft; then add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Create Sauce Base: Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the pan for added flavor. Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add Cream and Tomatoes: Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce gently for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly.
  7. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
  8. Combine and Bake: Nestle the seared cabbage wedges into the skillet with the sauce, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45 minutes to tenderize the cabbage and infuse it with the sauce.
  9. Finish Baking: Remove the cover, baste the cabbage wedges with the sauce, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to achieve a rich glaze and slight caramelization.
  10. Rest and Garnish: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives to make this dish vegan or dairy-free.
  • Keeping the cabbage core intact helps wedges hold their shape during cooking.
  • For a spicier version, increase or omit the red pepper flakes according to taste.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or as a side to roasted meats or grilled vegetables.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.

Keywords: melting cabbage, creamy cabbage recipe, baked cabbage wedges, comfort food, vegetarian cabbage dish, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce

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