Garlic Butter Melting Cabbage Recipe
Thick cabbage slabs roast in garlicky butter until tender and caramelized. A little broth and lemon keep them juicy and bright.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 lb green cabbage about 1 large head, cut into thick slabs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic fresh
- 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
- Slice the cabbage into thick slabs, keeping the core attached so the pieces hold together.
- Whisk melted butter, olive oil, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, and half the salt and pepper.
- Arrange cabbage in a 9x13-inch baking dish in a single layer. Spoon about half the garlic butter over the slabs.
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the dish around the cabbage, not over it.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 25 minutes to steam and soften.
- Uncover, baste with pan juices, and brush with the remaining garlic butter. Bake 20–25 minutes more until very tender and browned at the edges.
- Broil 1–2 minutes if you want extra caramelized edges.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle Parmesan and parsley, and season with remaining salt and pepper. Rest 5 minutes and serve with the buttery juices.
Notes
For a heartier version, crisp diced bacon in the pan first and roast the cabbage in the drippings. Swap thyme for rosemary, or add a pinch of smoked paprika. Leftovers reheat well in a hot skillet with a splash of broth or a knob of butter.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Garlic Butter Melting Cabbage Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.