Southern Cabbage Casserole ~
This old-fashioned, creamy baked cabbage dish with crunchy topping is easy to assemble and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or Sunday dinners at home.
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Ingredients for Southern Cabbage Casserole
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter, divided
- 10 cups green cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces evaporated coconut milk
- 1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Ingredient Notes
- Green Cabbage – This recipe has only been tested using green cabbage. Look for a cabbage that seems heavy for its size and firm to the touch. A good cabbage also has crisp leaves and no cracks or bruises.
- Evaporated Coconut Milk – Look for this plant-based alternative to evaporated milk on the regular baking aisle or in the vegan specialty section of your supermarket.
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce – I use Wizard’s brand Worcestershire sauce.
- Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs – Panko breadcrumbs have a larger consistency than regular breadcrumbs and add satisfying texture and crunch.
How to Make Southern Cabbage Casserole
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
STEP TWO: Into a large deep skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, add the cabbage, celery, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is crisp-tender. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the cabbage mixture to the prepared baking dish.
STEP THREE: Add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, constantly whisking until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Remove the saucepan from heat, then whisk in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage mixture.
STEP FIVE: Using a microwave, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined then sprinkle over the cabbage mixture.
STEP SIX: Bake 25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are lightly golden. Serve hot.
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Southern Cabbage Casserole
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter divided
- 10 cups green cabbage cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces evaporated coconut milk
- 1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese shredded and divided
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Into a large deep skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, add the cabbage, celery, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is crisp-tender. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the cabbage mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, whisking constantly until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, then whisk in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage mixture.
- Using a microwave, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined then sprinkle over the cabbage mixture.
- Bake 25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are lightly golden. Serve hot.
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