Cabbage Roll Casserole
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Cabbage Roll Casserole
Description
The Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe starts by cooking ground pork with onions and garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper, dried dill, and paprika. Uncooked rice, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth are added and cooked until the rice is nearly done and the liquid mostly absorbed. Meanwhile, shredded cabbage softens in olive oil on the stove.
In a casserole dish, half the cabbage is layered first, followed by half the pork and rice mixture, then the remaining cabbage and topping of the pork mixture. After baking covered at 375°F for about 45 minutes, foil is removed, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese is spread on top to melt and form a golden layer.
The casserole combines tender cabbage layers with a savory filling that is hearty and satisfying. It captures the essence of cabbage rolls but allows easier preparation and serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or microwave.
This dish works well as a main course alongside lighter sides or a fresh salad, delivering familiar flavors in a convenient form.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large cabbage shredded or coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pork and rice: In a large skillet, add the ground pork and onion over medium heat. Break up the pork well and stir occasionally until the pork is cooked through. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, dill, paprika, and stir, cooking for another 30 seconds. Add the rice, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice almost cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Soften the cabbage: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large dutch oven. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring often, until softened. About 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and spray a 9x13" casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer half of the cabbage on the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with half the pork mixture, then the remaining cabbage, and finally the remaining pork mixture. Cover the casserole dish with foil.
- Bake: For 45 minutes on the middle rack. Remove the foil and sprinkle cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Garnish with parsley, if preferred, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave or the entire casserole covered in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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