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The Ultimate Cheesy Cabbage Gratin

This Cheesy Cabbage Gratin features tender cabbage baked in a savory cream sauce and topped with bubbling Gruyere. The ultimate side!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head Green Cabbage About 2 lbs (900g), chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 120ml
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese 150g, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 100g, freshly shredded
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 5g
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 3g
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1g
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg 1g

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking dish Ceramic or glass preferred.
  • 1 Large Skillet For sautéing the cabbage.
  • 1 Cheese Grater For fresh cheese melting.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a 9x9-inch (23x23cm) baking dish. Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage, cut it in half, and remove the core. Slice the cabbage into roughly 1-inch (2.5cm) thick wedges or chunks.
  2. Melt the 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes to soften slightly and release excess water.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the cabbage. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the cabbage and garlic mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth, and 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour the sauce directly over the cabbage.
  5. Sprinkle the 1.5 cups (150g) of shredded Gruyere and 1 cup (100g) of shredded Parmesan evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is blistered and golden-brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the gratin rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalProtein: 12gFat: 27gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: Always use block cheese and grate it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking starches that will make your cream sauce gritty.
Tip 2: If the top isn't browned to your liking after 30 minutes, pop it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching it very closely.
Keyword cabbage casserole,Cheesy Cabbage Gratin,keto cabbage recipe

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