Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks

These Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks are flavor packed with the bonus of easy preparation, to boot. This Southern baked cabbage can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a flavorful side dish alongside your favorite entrées.

Ingredients to Make Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks Recipe

Cabbage, much like cauliflower, can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to delicious dishes to make. This Southern cabbage recipe features cabbage steaks which are an elegant option for serving what can be considered, a somewhat ordinary vegetable. It’s soul food that’s lower in carbs and, packed with flavor. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of this tender cabbage. It’s both good and good for you! Cabbage is inexpensive, packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, magnesium and fiber just to name a few. You can read more about that here on Web MD. Ingredients to make simple Southern Baked Cabbage Steaks: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Cabbage: One medium head of green cabbage.
• Oil: Olive oil for brushing and charring the cabbage.
• Seasonings: Salt, onion powder, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes for spiceiness.
• Herbs: Chopped fresh parsley.
• Garlic: 4-6 cloves garlic.
• Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese forms a light crust.

How to Make the Best Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks Recipe

• Prepare Pan and Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 400°F. Liberally spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or brush with oil.
• Trim Cabbage – Trim stem of cabbage to level. Cut cabbage into 1-inch slices from top to bottom, around the core, leaving internal core intact. (You can cut out the core, but leaving it in place helps the leaves stay together while slicing.)
• Combine Oil and Spices – In a small bowl mix together oil, salt, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley and garlic. Stir well.
• Baste Cabbage – Brush liberally on all sides of cabbage steaks. Sprinkle tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Oven – Bake the cabbage steaks per the recipe until golden, lightly charred and fork tender. You can broil for a few minutes to char the tender cabbage further, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips for Making Southern Baked Cabbage

• Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: A large sheet pan, sharp knife and cutting board, small bowl, pastry brush, measuring cups and spoons.
• Level the Cabbage: Take a moment to trim the core of the cabbage, so it’s level for cutting. Use a large, sharp knife to slice.
• One Inch Thick Slices: I recommend cutting the cabbage slices about 1-inch thick. Keep in mind that the cabbage will shrink while roasting.
• Adjust the Bake Time Based on Size: You can adapt this recipe using any size head of cabbage. Keep in mind, larger cabbage steaks may take a few minutes longer to bake. Likewise, smaller slices may take less time. Adjust accordingly.
• Char Under the Broiler: At the end of roasting the cabbage steaks, you can turn the oven to broil to char the leaves further. The charred pieces have a slight sweetness that enhances the overall flavor.
• How to Serve Baked Cabbage: Serve this as a low carb side dish with steak, chicken or pork. If carbs aren’t a consideration serve it alongside cornbread and beans, meatloaf or fried chicken.

Recipe Variations

• Cooking Spray: To lighten-up the calories in this dish a bit, you could use cooking spray or an oil spritzer in place of olive oil.
• Brush with Bacon Drippings: You could also brush the cabbage with bacon grease for a smoky flavor and then top it with the crispy bacon or cooked turkey bacon.
• Garlic: There’s a generous amount of garlic in this dish as we’re huge garlic fans. You can use more, or less, according to your personal taste and that of your family. You could also use garlic powder, instead.
• Use a Combination of Oil and Butter: The amount of oil can be adapted to your personal taste or dietary needs.You can use half melted butter mixed with the olive oil. I don’t recommend using butter alone for this Southern baked cabbage recipe due to its smoke point.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store Roasted Cabbage Steaks in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating Southern Baked Cabbage: Reheat in a non-stick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or chop and toss with smoked sausage and diced cooked potatoes for a delicious round two meal.

More Easy Cabbage Recipes to Make

• Retro Southern Fried Cabbage.
• This Cheesy Cabbage Casserole is full flavored.
• Chow Chow is a Southern relish served atop a bowl of pinto beans, hot dogs or as a side dish.
• Cozy up to a bowl of Southern Style Cabbage Soup for supper.
• Southern Cole Slaw is finely chopped and ready to serve with hot dogs, barbecue and more.
• Braised Cabbage with Pork Chops and Apple is a one pan meal.
• Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Smoked Sausages is comfort food done right!
• Pickled Red Cabbage from Sweet and Savory Meals.

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