Sausage and Cabbage Casserole

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy, this Sausage and Cabbage Casserole is the ultimate comfort food perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Packed with savory ground sausage, tender shredded cabbage, and sweet grated carrots, this casserole combines vibrant vegetables with rich and luscious layers of heavy cream, cream cheese, and melted cheddar. A crunchy panko breadcrumb topping, infused with butter and Parmesan, adds the perfect finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep and deeply satisfying flavors, this easy baked dish is a delicious way to transform simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal for meal prepping or feeding a hungry household, this casserole will quickly become a dinnertime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 head (medium), shredded green cabbage
• 3 medium, peeled and grated carrots
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons, melted butter
• 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Add the shredded cabbage and grated carrots to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced and the cabbage is tender.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth, then stir this mixture into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables.

Step 8

Transfer the sausage and cabbage mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and panko breadcrumbs until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1958.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3897.6

Total Fat 311.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 810.6mg	0%
Sodium 8947.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1396.3mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2287.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 12.3%