Description
Comforting German cabbage casserole delights with layers of hearty ingredients and rich, creamy goodness. Savory textures and classic flavors invite you to savor a traditional meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small cabbage, chopped
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 stick (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Topping and Seasonings:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F, ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Apply a light coating of nonstick spray to a baking dish, preventing ingredient adhesion.
- Slice the cabbage into uniform pieces, creating a consistent base layer in the prepared pan.
- Dice the Vidalia onion and distribute evenly atop the cabbage foundation.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and melted butter until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the onion layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Craft a crispy topping by combining melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed Ritz crackers in a separate mixing bowl.
- Generously scatter the cheese-cracker mixture across the entire casserole surface, providing a crunchy textural contrast.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown and bubbling appearance.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the ingredients to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using caramelized onions instead of raw for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for vegetarian-friendly option and earthy undertones.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham for extra protein and savory crunch if desired.
- Reduce fat content by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and less butter in the topping mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg