35 Best Cabbage Recipes to Try Tonight

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35 Best Cabbage Recipes to Try Tonight1/35 Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey This classic cabbage recipe needs no introduction. Our version includes cider vinegar and freshly grated horseradish for an added depth of flavor. Don’t skip the

homemade mustard sauce!

homemade mustard sauce! 2/35 Cabbage Roll Casserole 135 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. —Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia Sorry, tuna noodle, we have to try something new! This inventive casserole is flavorful and filling, thanks to ground beef, bacon, tomato sauce, rice, mozzarella cheese, spices and (you guessed it) cabbage. 3/35 Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad 1 Review Contest

We love it served warm

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it’s hearty enough to be an entree when paired with a crusty artisan bread. We love it served warm. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut Take full advantage of your farmers market haul. Fennel, cabbage and toasted walnuts are responsible for the delightful crunch in this salad, while pears and honey add sweetness. If you opt not to use the optional

brandy or Cognac, toss the pears in lemon juice to preserve their color

brandy or Cognac, toss the pears in lemon juice to preserve their color. 4/35 Pineapple Coleslaw 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a child, my mother often served this salad with multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight. The marshmallows added a touch of sweetness that really complemented this salad’s tangy flavor. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California Bring this sweet and tangy coleslaw to a picnic or a potluck, and, like many other pineapple recipes, it’ll disappear in minutes.

To make the dish extra fancy, use fresh pineapple instead of canned

To make the dish extra fancy, use fresh pineapple instead of canned. 5/35 Pork Shepherd’s Pie 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of all the shepherd’s pie recipes I’ve tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. —Mary Arthurs, Etobicoke, Ontario Shouldn’t every main dish have layers of flavor? This one starts with pork, then is topped with sauteed cabbage, mashed potatoes

and shredded cheese

and shredded cheese. 6/35 Grilled Cabbage 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made this, I couldn’t believe how good it was! We served it with grilled burgers and our dinner was complete. I never thought I’d skip dessert because I was full from too much cabbage! —Elizabeth Wheeler, Thornville, Ohio With only five ingredients and 30 minutes of cooking time, this quick and easy side dish is about to be on regular rotation whenever your

grill is fired up

grill is fired up. Serve it with burgers, grilled chicken or fish. 7/35 German Red Cabbage 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sunday afternoons were a time for family gatherings when I was a kid. While the uncles played cards, the aunts made treats such as this traditional German red cabbage recipe. —Jeannette Heim, Dunlap, Tennessee Red cabbage isn’t just pretty, it’s also nutritious. It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. If you have leftover red cabbage, try using

it in another bright dish like this raspberry slaw

it in another bright dish like this raspberry slaw. 8/35 Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage 40 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend’s recipe. I added a little of this and that until it tasted the way I wanted. Not only do my husband and kids like it, but I also get rave reviews when I make it for

company or church functions

company or church functions. —Bobbie Soileau, Opelousas, Louisiana You’ve never experienced cabbage like this before. Here, it’s combined with ground beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, long grain rice, hot sauce and lots of spices, then topped with Colby cheese. 9/35 Southern Coleslaw 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe is a real natural for us! —Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon Here’s a trick to keeping coleslaw from getting soggy.

We serve it over brown rice

After shredding, toss the cabbage with 1 teaspoon of salt, then place it in a colander set on top of a bowl. Let it sit for one hour to draw out the water, then drain and prepare the recipe. 10/35 Cabbage Roll Skillet 10 Reviews Cabbage Roll Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Have a happy helping of this quicker take on something our grandmothers would make. We serve it over brown rice. It also freezes well. —Susan Chickness, Pictou County, Nova Scotia If you’re

For more flavor or heat, add hot sauce to the finished dish

craving cabbage rolls but don’t have time for the assembly, this cabbage roll skillet hits the spot. For more flavor or heat, add hot sauce to the finished dish. 11/35 Roasted Cabbage & Onions 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I roast veggies to bring out their sweetness, and it works wonders with onions and cabbage. The piquant vinegar-mustard sauce makes this dish similar to a slaw. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts While lots of other roasted vegetables crisp up after roasting, this cabbage dish

turns out tender and saucy

turns out tender and saucy. This is a great recipe to use when you need to use up lots of leftover cabbage—just pair it with pork or corned beef! 12/35 Baja Fish Tacos 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baja Fish Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crisp mahi mahi pans out beautifully when dressed up with fresh lime, cilantro and smoky adobo. One bite and you’ll be hooked on these baja fish tacos! —Brooke Keller, Lexington, Kentucky It’s just not a fish taco

without a generous sprinkling of shredded cabbage

without a generous sprinkling of shredded cabbage. If you’re a cabbage-cutting newbie, check out our tips for shredding cabbage perfectly every time. 13/35 Egg Roll Noodle Bowl 114 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Egg Roll Noodle Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love Asian egg rolls, but they can be challenging to make. Simplify everything with this deconstructed egg roll made on the stovetop and served in a bowl. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas While the idea of making egg rolls at home might

Be sure not to skimp on the soy sauce

seem daunting, you can still get the same taste (and delightful cabbage crunch) with this easy 30-minute dish. Be sure not to skimp on the soy sauce. 14/35 Salmon Burgers with Tangy Slaw 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I thought I’d made salmon every way you can make it—until now. The tangy slaw, made with fennel and avocado, adds another layer of flavor that goes surprisingly well with salmon and other seafood. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Don’t be intimidated by the

long list of ingredients

long list of ingredients. If you have 25 minutes to prep and another 10 minutes to grill, this recipe will be ready just in time for dinner—including the homemade honey mustard! 15/35 German-Style Cabbage and Beans 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my greatest hits for a potluck dish at church suppers. If you use some red cabbage, it will have very festive colors, light pink with green. It looks so pretty. —Winifred Winch, Wetmore, Michigan One of our readers

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