Southern Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Bacon Butter
Thick-cut cabbage steaks roasted at high heat until tender with crispy edges, coated in a rich garlic butter and smoky bacon mixture. This Southern-inspired side dish is simple, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 1 green cabbage about 2 to 2 1/2 lb
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup bacon bits crispy cooked
- olive oil for pan if not using parchment
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it well.
- Remove any damaged outer cabbage leaves and trim the base so it sits flat.
- Slice the cabbage into 3/4 to 1-inch thick rounds, creating 4 to 6 steaks.
- Arrange the cabbage steaks on the baking sheet with a little space between each.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bacon bits.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over each cabbage steak, working it into the layers where possible.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through if needed, until edges are browned and centers are tender.
- Remove from oven and taste; add more salt if needed.
- Spoon any pan juices back over the cabbage steaks and garnish with parsley if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan before roasting for extra richness, or a dash of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 17.5gProtein: 8.5gFat: 22.3gSaturated Fat: 12.8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 513mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 8.5g