Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
Description
The Sausage and Cabbage Skillet starts by combining chopped cabbage and sliced kielbasa sausage in a large pan. Olive oil helps sauté the ingredients over medium-high heat until the cabbage becomes tender and the sausage develops a browned exterior. The dish incorporates Cajun seasoning made from paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and crushed red pepper flakes to offer a flavorful and mildly spicy profile.
The cooking method emphasizes browning the sausage slices to introduce a caramelized taste while keeping the cabbage soft but not mushy, creating a contrast in texture. Seasoning with salt and black pepper is adjusted to taste after cooking.
This skillet dish serves well as a satisfying main course or side, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time. It can be a practical weekday meal featuring savory and spicy flavors alongside simple ingredients.
For seasoning, a homemade Cajun blend is suggested, but pre-made blends with similar components will work as well.
Ingredients
- ½ cabbage chopped, head
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into rounds, or Andouille sausage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning see note for DIY
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine cabbage and sausage.
- Drizzle with oil, then season with Cajun seasoning.
- Saute over medium-high heat about 10-12 minutes until cabbage is tender and sausage is browned.
- Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed and serve.
Notes
- To make Cajun seasoning, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking to get the desired salt and spice levels.
- This dish cooks quickly and is suitable for a filling skillet meal using simple ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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