Cheesy Cabbage Casserole

Name: Cheesy Cabbage Casserole with Cracker Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp bacon grease; 8 oz processed cheese, cubed; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp seasoning salt; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup cracker crumbs; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp green onions, sliced

This cheesy cabbage casserole combines tender green cabbage with creamy processed cheese and a crispy buttery cracker crust, making it an easy comfort-food side dish for family dinners and holiday tables.

🌍American 🏷️Cabbage casserole 🏷️Cheesy cabbage 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Side dish Comfort food

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Total

45 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp bacon greaseoptional
8 oz processed cheese, cubed
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
salt, to tasteoptional
black pepper, to tasteoptional
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup cracker crumbs
4 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp fresh parsley, choppedoptional
1 tbsp green onions, slicedoptional

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Instructions

1
Cut cabbage into 1-inch pieces.
2
In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter or bacon grease over medium heat.
3
Add the chopped cabbage and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
4
Add the processed cheese cubes, sugar, seasoning salt (or salt and pepper), and crushed red pepper flakes.
5
Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has fully melted and coated the cabbage.
6
Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7
To make the topping, combine the cracker crumbs and 4 tbsp of melted butter in a small bowl.
8
Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cabbage.
9
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
10
Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with optional fresh parsley or sliced green onions if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop or shred cabbage into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and better cheese distribution throughout the casserole.
Toss cracker crumbs with melted butter separately before topping so they brown evenly and stay crispy.
Check doneness when cabbage is tender and the cracker crust is golden brown; do not overbake or the cheese may separate.
Use a mix of butter and bacon grease for depth of flavor, but render the bacon grease first to avoid raw bacon bits in the dish.

Substitutions

Processed cheese → sharp cheddar or American cheese slices (less creamy texture but richer flavor)
Bacon grease → additional butter (milder flavor, works fine)
Cracker crumbs → panko breadcrumbs (lighter, more delicate crust) or crushed potato chips (adds savory crunch)