Here’s a cozy, savory Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole that’s creamy, hearty, and perfect as a side or vegetarian main.
🥬 Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped (about 6–8 cups)
- 12 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for breadcrumbs)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Cabbage
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add chopped cabbage and cook 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain well and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet.
- Sauté onion 2–3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture evaporates (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
3️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in sour cream, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan.
- Add paprika and adjust seasoning.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer cabbage and mushroom mixture.
- Pour sauce evenly over top.
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top (optional).
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🧄 Flavor Variations
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for a heartier dish
- Stir in crispy bacon
- Swap mozzarella for Gruyère for deeper flavor
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce
- Make it keto by skipping flour and using heavy cream + extra cheese
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A lighter/low-calorie version
- A keto version
- Or a Polish-style cabbage bake variation