🥬 Oven-Baked Cabbage (Simple & Delicious)
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 30–40 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter for extra flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Flavor Boosts
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooked bacon bits (because… yes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C.
- Prep cabbage:
Remove outer leaves, cut cabbage into 1-inch thick slices or wedges. - Season:
Place cabbage on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil or butter, add garlic, salt, pepper, and any extras. Toss or brush to coat. - Bake:
Roast 25 minutes, flip pieces, then bake 10–15 more minutes until edges are browned and slightly crispy. - Finish:
Optional but clutch: sprinkle with Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
🔥 Tasty Variations
- Bacon Cabbage: Scatter chopped cooked bacon over the top halfway through baking
- Cheesy Cabbage: Add shredded cheddar or Parmesan during the last 5 minutes
- Southern-Style: Use butter + garlic + smoked paprika
- Crispy Wedges: Don’t overcrowd the pan—space = crunch
🍽️ Serve With
- Pork chops, sausage, or roasted chicken
- As a low-carb side
- Or honestly… straight off the pan 👀
