Description
This Southern Cabbage Casserole is a classic comfort food with tender cabbage, sweet Vidalia onions, creamy chicken soup, and a crunchy, cheesy Ritz cracker topping. A deliciously hearty side dish or even a main course!
Ingredients
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Casserole:
- 1 small head green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
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Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish and set aside. -
Cook the Cabbage and Onion:
Wash and roughly chop the cabbage. Melt the butter in a large nonstick pan. Add the cabbage and chopped onions, cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until partially cooked down. Season with salt and pepper. -
Assemble the Casserole:
Transfer the cabbage and onion mixture to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and mayonnaise. Spread this mixture over the cabbage. -
Prepare the Topping:
In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole. -
Bake:
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty Southern dish!
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of garlic powder or onion powder to the cabbage mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg