Cabbage Gratin

Here is one more nod to the recently passed holiday before we move on. I had it on our St. Patrick’s Day menu last year and this year, but have yet to share it with most of you.

The original recipe, although good, was a bit too subdued and, frankly, plain for my taste buds as well as a little on the dry side. To maximize flavor and texture, I added grated carrots for sweetness and scallions for a mild onion taste. Since it was on the dry side, I omitted the flour and was left with a delicate sauce with small pockets of custard from the eggs and half-and-half. But what really makes your fork go back for more? More cheese. The deep flavors of the cheeses help to make this dish a second helping type of side. 

Cabbage and Cheese Gratin

By Nicole Prep: 10 minsCook: 40 minsTotal: 50 mins Servings: 6 This creamy and cheesy dish is delicious way to serve cabbage!

Ingredients 

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 6 cups sliced cabbage, about 1 pound
• 1 cup grated carrots, about 2 medium
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups (8 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and dust with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
2. Bring a large stock pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and press out as much water as possible. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, cheese, scallions salt, and pepper. Add the drained cabbage mixture; stirring to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining Parmesan and parsley; sprinkle over the top of the cabbage. Dot the top with the cubed butter. Bake just until golden, about 30-35 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 134mg, Sodium: 922mg, Potassium: 332mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 4613IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 611mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.