Creamy Cabbage

Name: Creamy Cabbage
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage; 4 bacon strips; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 cup soft bread crumbs

This recipe, which was handed down to me from my grandmother, makes a good side dish for any meal. It's a simple way to spruce up a cabbage dish and has always been happily received at potluck suppers.

Ingredients

4 cups shredded cabbage
4 bacon strips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings. Stir the flour, salt, paprika and pepper into the drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Place cabbage in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with sauce. Sprinkle bread crumbs and bacon over the top. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 160 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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htimm

Mar 29, 2014

This was great! A wonderful different way to eat cabbage. Definitely will make again.
sarah richardson

Jun 14, 2011

This was delicious!! I didn't have bacon so I substituted tiny,chopped pieces of kielbasa, fried until a little crunchy and I substituted crushed crackers for the bread crumbs. It was so good and we'll definitely be eating it again!
bspain

Nov 7, 2009

This turned out yummy - Great compliment to a meat and potoaes dish. I added dried onions for a different touch.