Cabbage Casserole With Bacon
Cabbage Casserole with Bacon is a rich and comforting baked dish featuring tender cabbage, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a creamy, savory sauce. This easy family-friendly recipe makes a delicious side dish or satisfying main course for busy weeknights or holiday dinners.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small bowl
- Aluminum foil, optional
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 medium green cabbage chopped, about 8 cups
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme optional
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the bacon
- Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 7 to 9 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3: Cook the onion and garlic
- Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Soften the cabbage
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage starts to soften. It does not need to be fully cooked because it will finish in the oven.
Step 5: Mix the creamy sauce
- In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme if using.
Step 6: Combine everything
- Add the cooked cabbage mixture and most of the bacon to the bowl. Save a little bacon for the top. Stir until the cabbage is evenly coated.
Step 7: Add to the baking dish
- Spread the cabbage mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8: Make the topping
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole. Add the reserved bacon on top.
Step 9: Bake the casserole
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and the topping is golden.
Step 10: Rest and serve
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if you like.