Old Fashioned Cabbage Casserole
Old fashioned cabbage casserole is a creamy side that is a staple on any Southern table. Chopped cabbage gets sauteed with onions in butter and mixed into a creamy mix before getting topped with a buttery, cheesy Ritz topping.
If you grew up in the South, chances are some variation of this old fashioned cabbage casserole graced your table.
It was always apart of Sunday dinners.
Everyone loved when it made an appearance because though it has cabbage it is rich, delicious, buttery cabbage.
It is cabbage you eat when you want down home comfort food that feels like a hug from your Grandma.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Cabbage– A small head of green cabbage
- Onion– A medium Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped
- Butter– For both the the casserole filling and melted butter for the topping
- Salt and pepper– To taste
- Cream of chicken soup– You could substitute cream of mushroom or celery if that’s what you have on hand.
- Mayonnaise– Real, full fat mayo.
- Cheese– Shredded cheddar
- Ritz crackers– Coarsely crushed
How to Make
This old fashioned cabbage casserole is super easy to make!
To do it, start by rough chopping the cabbage.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add the chopped cabbage and onion and cook, stirring often, until the cabbage partially cooks down or about 8 to 10 minutes.
Season the veggies with salt and pepper to taste.
Scoop the cabbage into a 9×13″ baking dish in an even layer.
Set the casserole dish aside while you whisk the soup and mayo together in a small mixing bowl.
Spread this over the cabbage.
Then mix the melted butter, shredded cheese, and crushed crackers together in a small mixing bowl until everything is coated in butter.
Spread the cracker topping over the casserole.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until it’s golden brown and bubbly.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers tightly covered in the casserole dish in the fridge for up to 4 days.
While you can reheat individual servings in the microwave, I recommend reheating this in the oven for the best texture.
Tips and Tricks
- Use less salt than you think you need. The chicken soup has a lot of sodium in it.
- You could add some French fried onions to the topping for extra flavor and crunch.
- Adding garlic to the cabbage and onion mixture would also add an extra layer of flavor.
Other Easy Southern Side Dishes
Old fashioned cabbage casserole is a classic, down home Southern side that tastes just like Grandma’s.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other easy Southern side dishes?
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Old Fashioned Cabbage Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage
- 1 medium Vidalia onion peeled & chopped
- 8 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
For Topping
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 30 ritz crackers coarsely crushed
Instructions
- Roughly chop the cabbage, then add the cabbage, onion, and butter to a large skillet set over medium low heat. Stirring often cook, for 8-10 minutes, until the cabbage has partially cooked down. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.1 small head green cabbage, 1 medium Vidalia onion, 8 tbsp butter, salt and pepper
- Transfer the cabbage mixture to a 9x13" baking dish and spread out in an even layer.
- Add the soup and mayo to a small mixing bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined. Spread this mixture evenly out over the cabbage. Set aside.1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup, 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Add the butter, cheese, and crackers to another small mixing bowl. Toss until evenly combined and coated with butter. Spread the cracker and cheese mixture evenly out overtop the casserole dish.3 tbsp melted butter, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 30 ritz crackers
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until hot & bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- Use less salt than you think you need. The chicken soup has a lot of sodium in it.
- You could add some French fried onions to the topping for extra flavor and crunch.
- Adding garlic to the cabbage and onion mixture would also add an extra layer of flavor.
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