Name: Creamy Cabbage Skillet: Simple Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, diced; 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Vegetables

Trail Cabbage with Cream

Aug 2, 2025
by Abbie Schmeler
- 4.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Embark on a culinary journey with this comforting cabbage creation, where tender greens meet the luxurious embrace of heavy cream, crafting a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. A quick and satisfying dish, perfect for a weeknight indulgence.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, diced

1 medium head green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

22 g
Cholesterol

114 mg
Fiber

8 g
Protein

9 g
Saturated Fat

21 g
Sodium

385 mg
Sugar

11 g
Fat

35 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

7 mins

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and diced bacon. Sauté until bacon is browned and crispy, and onion is softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.

02

Step

2 mins

Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet with the bacon and onion. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Stir well to combine.

03

Step

10 mins

Pour heavy cream over the cabbage mixture, ensuring even distribution. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5-10 minutes.

04

Step

2 mins

Remove from heat and let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and increase the butter by 1 tablespoon. Consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cabbage, such as Savoy or Napa, for varied textures and flavors.
A splash of dry sherry or white wine added with the cream can elevate the dish with a subtle layer of complexity.

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