Cabbage Patch Casserole
An unstuffed casserole form of all the ingredients you love in stuffed cabbage, Cabbage Patch is made with a layer of cabbage, topped with a blend of veggies, tomato, rice and sausage or beef, finished, if you like, with a layer of shredded cheese. Perfect for cabbage lovers!
Cabbage Patch Casserole
Wow. Has it been cold enough for y'all? Good grief.
I know it's been pretty cold all across the nation with this recent Polar Vortex, but as I write this in January, we've had some record breaking temps in the teens even down here in the Deep South along the Gulf Coast.
I'm sure if some of you are coming across this recipe at some point in the future, you're probably facing cold weather yourself right now.
I'm so glad that this frigid weather is finally gonna be moving along though, because I don't think I could have taken it too much longer. We just don't get along with that here in the Deep South. Thank goodness relief is on the way!
Here we are a week into the new year and this is only just my first post. It's been a wacky start for sure - stomach bugs followed by all out flu exchanged between me and The Cajun means that one or both of us have been sick since the beginning of the year and with this fresh wave of weather, neither of us are yet back to normal.
Not much interest on my end of thinking, writing or cooking food either, I tell ya.
This recipe is a very slight adaptation of one that was
shared a few years back by Linda, a reader on our Southern recipe sharing page
on Facebook. It's essentially a casserole form of deconstructed cabbage rolls, often called Cabbage Roll Casserole, Lazy Man's Cabbage Rolls or simply Lazy Cabbage Rolls, and it's just simply delicious and perfect for anytime, but especially on these cold days.
I used breakfast sausage because I really like the flavor, but you may substitute an Italian sausage, removed from the casings, a good ground beef with a nice fat content, or even a combination.
Here's how to make it. As always, the full recipe text with measurements, instructions and a handy printable is a little further down the page. Just scroll or swipe past the pictures!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish; set aside. Add the sausage or beef to a large skillet and cook until lightly browned. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the beef broth.
Add tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire, herbs, Cavender's (or your favorite all-purpose seasongin) and rice. Stir together; set aside.
Scatter the cabbage evenly in the bottom of the prepared casserole. Pour the meat mixture all over the top, seal tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1-1/2 hours. If using cheese, uncover, sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven until cheese has melted.
You will note that the recipe calls for only 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice. That is the amount used in the photos, and no, it's not a misprint!
This recipe isn't a very heavy rice dish although I'm sure you could make it so, but understand you'd have to use additional liquid to compensate for any rice you increase. I didn't add any, but I can't imagine this casserole wouldn't be even better with a nice layer of cheesy goodness on top, so I've included it as an option.
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Posted by Mary on January 9, 2013
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