Fried Cabbage is TOP TIER
Fried Cabbage is TOP TIER is a easy American (Cajun) recipe that serves 4. 360 calories per serving. Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min
Cost: $7.80 total, $1.95 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green Cabbage (core removed, sliced into uniform strips)
- 1 pound Smoked Sausage (cut into 1‑inch pieces; kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage work well)
- 1 large Onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 large Bell Pepper (any color, roughly chopped)
- 3 cloves Roasted Garlic (mashed)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Roughly chop the onion and bell pepper, then set aside. Slice the cabbage into uniform strips after removing the core.
Time: PT10M
Render Sausage
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the sausage pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their fat and are lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium‑high
Remove Sausage & Sweat Veggies
Transfer the rendered sausage to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet, then toss in the onion, bell pepper, and mashed roasted garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Cook Cabbage
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet, sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat, then cover with the lid and let steam for 15‑20 minutes, stirring once every few minutes to prevent sticking.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: medium
Combine Sausage
Uncover, return the cooked sausage to the pan, and stir everything together. Cook an additional 5 minutes so flavors meld.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Plate and Serve
Spoon the hot cabbage‑sausage mixture onto plates or a serving bowl. Enjoy immediately.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 17g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 31g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Contains Pork, Gluten-Free (if using gluten‑free sausage)
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 20, 2026






