Description
Hearty Midwestern Cabbage Casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables with its rich layers of ground beef, tender cabbage, and creamy sauce. Warm cheese-topped goodness awaits hungry diners seeking classic home-style satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 small cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons/56 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for the soup mixture)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons/113 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for the topping)
Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adhering.
- Create the vegetable foundation by distributing chopped cabbage across the bottom of the prepared dish, then evenly scatter Vidalia onions over the cabbage layer.
- Craft a smooth, rich sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and melted butter until thoroughly integrated. Carefully distribute this creamy mixture across the onion layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Develop a crispy, decadent topping by combining melted butter with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed Ritz crackers. Thoroughly blend the ingredients so crackers are completely coated with butter and cheese.
- Carefully spread the buttery, cheesy cracker mixture over the creamy sauce layer, creating an even, textured top surface.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, monitoring until the topping transforms into a golden-brown crust and the interior becomes visibly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for several minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and cool slightly before serving as a standalone dish or complementary side.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup with a vegetarian alternative like cream of mushroom for a meat-free version that keeps the rich, creamy texture.
- Reduce butter quantity by half to make the dish lighter and healthier without compromising on flavor and texture.
- Use gluten-free crackers to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly comfort food that everyone can enjoy.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham on top for extra protein and a savory punch if you want to elevate the dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg