Cabbage is better than meat when you cook it like THIS! 😍 Easy and Quick!
Cabbage is better than meat when you cook it like THIS! 😍 Easy and Quick! is a medium American recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Essen Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 36 min | Total: 1 hr 1 min
Cost: $8.13 total, $2.03 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Cabbage (large green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided, room temperature)
- 1 small Shallot (finely chopped)
- 5 Garlic Cloves (minced or finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 0.5 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth (120 ml, low‑sodium)
- 0.75 cup Heavy Cream (177 ml, chilled)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 0.5 cup Gruyère Cheese (shredded; mozzarella can be used instead)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Cabbage
Remove any outer leaves, cut the cabbage into 8 equal wedges, and pat dry with paper towels.
Time: PT5M
Sear the Cabbage
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the cabbage wedges cut‑side down and sear for 4–5 minutes until deeply golden, then flip and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium‑high
Set Cabbage Aside
Transfer the seared wedges to a plate and set aside while you make the sauce.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Shallot and Garlic
Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook 1–2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Build the Creamy Mustard Sauce
Stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard, then pour in ½ cup broth and ¾ cup heavy cream. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: low
Finish the Sauce
Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Time: PT2M
Combine Cabbage and Sauce
Return the seared cabbage wedges to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each wedge, then sprinkle the top with ½ cup shredded Gruyère (or mozzarella).
Time: PT3M
Bake
Transfer the skillet (or move everything to an oven‑safe baking dish) to a pre‑heated oven at 200°C (400°F) and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Time: PT18M
Temperature: 200°C
Broil for Finish
Switch the oven to broil and cook for 2–4 minutes, watching closely, until the top is deep golden brown.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: broil
Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian (if using vegetable broth), Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Dairy, Garlic
Last updated: April 1, 2026







