Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the cabbage and sauce up to 1 day ahead, refrigerate separately, then assemble and bake just before serving for best texture.

What can I substitute for heavy cream?

Use full-fat coconut milk or sour cream in equal amounts. Both maintain creaminess and keto-compliance.

How do I know when the cabbage is done baking?

Bake until the sauce is bubbly at the edges and the cabbage is tender when pierced with a fork, typically 15–20 minutes at 375°F.

Can I use red cabbage instead of green?

Yes, red cabbage works and may take 2–3 minutes longer to tenderize. Sear it the same way and adjust baking time as needed.

Is this recipe truly keto-friendly?

Yes. Cabbage is low-carb (about 5g net carbs per cup), heavy cream and butter are keto staples, and bacon adds fat. One serving contains roughly 6–8g net carbs.

Cajun Alfredo Baked Cabbage (Keto)

Name: Cajun Alfredo Baked Cabbage (Keto)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage; 2 tbsp avocado oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1-2 tbsp butter; 1/2 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/8 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/8 tsp smoked paprika; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp onion powder; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Ingredients

1 head green cabbage
2 tbsp avocado oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1-2 tbsp butter
1/2 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/8 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnishoptional
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into large wedges.
3
Season both sides of the cabbage wedges generously with salt and pepper.
4
Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Place the cabbage wedges in the hot skillet and sear for about 5 minutes per side, without moving them, until they are nicely browned.
6
Once seared, remove the cabbage from the skillet and arrange in a baking dish.
7
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
8
Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
9
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
10
Add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
11
Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
12
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour it into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
13
Pour the creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce evenly over the cabbage wedges in the baking dish.
14
Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Halfway through, spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the dish over the cabbage to keep it moist.
15
Remove from the oven, plate, and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and fresh parsley before serving.