Cheesy Baked Cabbage Steaks
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥬 1 large green cabbage
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🧈 2 tbsp melted butter
- 🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
- ⚫ Black pepper, to taste
- 🌶️ ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 🧀 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🧀 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, for a golden crust)
- 🌿 Fresh or dried thyme, for garnish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
🔥 Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
🥬 Step 2: Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage. Slice it into 1 to 1½-inch (2.5–4 cm) thick steaks, keeping the core intact so the slices stay together.
🧈 Step 3: In a small bowl, combine:
- Melted butter
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika (if using)
🖌️ Step 4: Arrange the cabbage steaks in a lightly greased baking dish. Brush both sides generously with the garlic butter mixture.
🔥 Step 5: Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through, until they are tender with lightly caramelised edges.
🧀 Step 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle each steak with mozzarella. Top with Parmesan if using.
🔥 Step 7: Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
🌿 Step 8: Garnish with thyme and a little freshly ground black pepper.
🍽️ Step 9: Serve immediately while the cheese is hot, gooey, and perfectly melted.
❓ Q&A
❓Can I use another cheese?
✅ Absolutely! Cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, Gruyère, Gouda, or a blend of cheeses all work well.
❓How do I store leftovers?
✅ Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) until hot and crispy.
❓Can I make these in an air fryer?
✅ Yes. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15–18 minutes, then add the cheese and cook for another 3–5 minutes until melted and bubbly.