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Pioneer Woman Escalloped Cabbage Recipe

Pioneer Woman Escalloped Cabbage Recipe

Looking for a comforting side dish? This Pioneer Woman Escalloped Cabbage Recipe is perfect! It's creamy, cheesy, and super delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitt

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 6 cups water for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Cut cabbage into wedges or chunks.
  • Remove the hard core from center.
  • Boil water in your large pot.
  • Add salt to the boiling water.
  • Put cabbage pieces into the pot.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cabbage should be tender but firm.
  • Drain water and set cabbage aside.
  • Let it cool down a bit.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add flour and stir it well.
  • Cook for about one minute only.
  • Slowly pour in milk and cream.
  • Keep stirring to avoid any lumps.
  • Cook until sauce becomes thick and bubbly.
  • This takes about 5 minutes total.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Season with pepper and garlic powder.
  • Your sauce is ready now!
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
  • Grease the baking dish with butter.
  • Place cooked cabbage in the dish.
  • Pour creamy sauce over the cabbage.
  • Make sure everything is covered well.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter separately.
  • Sprinkle this mixture on top evenly.
  • Add paprika for a nice color.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil tightly.
  • Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil after 20 minutes pass.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes.
  • Top should be golden and bubbly.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Then serve it hot to everyone!

Notes

  • Don't overcook your cabbage while boiling.
  • It gets too mushy and falls apart.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best results.
  • Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as smoothly.
  • Let the dish rest before serving it.
  • This helps sauce set up properly.
  • You can add bacon bits on top.
  • It adds amazing smoky flavor to dish.
  • Make sauce smooth without any lumps forming.
  • Stir constantly while adding the milk.
  • Use whole milk for creamier texture always.
  • Low-fat milk makes sauce too thin.
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