Description
Cabbage Roll Casserole (Easy and Cheesy) is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese in a delightful layered dish. This cozy casserole not only fills your home with its inviting aroma but also brings family and friends together at the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences. Get ready to enjoy a warm hug of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (cooked)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion over medium heat until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully peel off cabbage leaves; blanch if needed for pliability.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by cabbage leaves, remaining meat mixture, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg