Budget Bites: Cabbage Casserole

cabbage casserole inspired by Brenda Gannt

4.70 from 10 votes

This dish is popular in the southern US and Canada.Cabbage dishes are an integral part of the Mediterranean diet because they are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. This particular casserole is as tasty as it is healthy and budget-friendly. See newly added make-ahead instructions in the Notes.

Prep Time30

Cook Time45

Total Time1 15

Course: Entree, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 431kcal

Author: Inspired by Brenda Gannt

Cost: $10

Ingredients

Casserole

1 small cabbage rough chopped (about 4 cups)
1 med sweet onion chopped; like Vidalia (about 1 cup)
1 10.5 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup (See NOTES for how to make this yourself)
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), melted
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Topping

1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick)
1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 1 1/2 cups crushed)
8 oz. grated cheddar cheese (about 1 cup.; can substitute your choice cheese)

Instructions

Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F
Place the chopped cabbage in a 9 x 13 greased baking dish
Place chopped onion on top of cabbage and season with salt and pepper as desired.
In a separate bowl mix the chicken soup, melted butter, mayonnaise together and then spread on top of the cabbage and onions, without mixing it.

Topping

Crush the Ritz Crackers.
In another bowl, mix the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and grated cheese.
Spread the crumb cheese mixture evenly over the top.
Bake for about 45 minutes at 350°F. Do not remove from the oven until the top looks golden, making sure that you keep an eye on it. Do not over bake. The casserole should be bubbly.

Notes

NOTE 1: DIY Condensed Cream Soup Mix:

Ingredients:

- - 2 cups nonfat dry milk
  - 3/4 cup cornstarch
  - 1/4 cup chicken or beef bouillon granules
  - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions: Combine all ingredients and mix well with wire whisk until blended. Store mix in an airtight container. Yield: This recipe makes enough mix to equal 9 cans of condensed soup.

To use: As a substitute for one can of condensed cream soup in recipes, stir together 1/3 cup dry mix and 1 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Equals one can of condensed soup.

NOTE 2: Make-Ahead Instructions. Make as directed right up making the cracker-crumb melted butter topping. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. On serving day, remove from the refrigerator, proceed with the cracker-crumb melted butter topping as stated in the recipe above. Bake as instructions. Enjoy!

NOTE 3: Gluten-free Option: Substitute sour cream for the soup. Substitute crushed Pork rinds for the Ritz crackers. Delicious! —Candy Davidson

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