Holiday Cabbage Recipes

CREAMY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings. Stir the flour, salt, paprika and pepper into the drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Place cabbage in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with sauce. Sprinkle bread crumbs and bacon over the top. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

HOLIDAY CABBAGE

Steps:

• Bring the 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and the cabbage. Boil for 7 minutes, drain, and set aside. In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp over medium heat, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add the onion, garlic, vinegar, and the remaining 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Stirring constantly, cook until the onion turns translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and crumble in the bacon. Stir to combine and cook until most of the water has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add salt to taste.

CREAMY DREAMY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a pot of boiling salted water, cook cabbage and onion until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
• In the empty hot pot, whisk together cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper and celery seed. Stir over low heat until cheeses are melted; remove from heat.
• Add drained cabbage mixture back to the pot with the sauce. Toss to coat well.
• To serve right away: Place in a serving bowl and drizzle with the melted butter.
• To bake and brown the top: Place in a greased casserole dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or until top is lightly browned.