Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds Recipe

Elevate your side dish game with this incredibly flavorful Creamy Cabbage Gratin! Tender cabbage is tossed in a delicate, subtly sweet and spicy cream sauce, then topped with crunchy toasted almonds and a golden, cheesy breadcrumb crust. This make-ahead recipe is perfect for busy weeknights – prep it hours in advance! The creamy sauce is divinely thin, creating a beautiful harmony with meat juices when served alongside grilled steak, chicken, or other unsauced meats. Inspired by Australian food writer Margaret Fulton, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 310.3 kcal
Protein 16g
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How to Make Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds

  1. Preheat oven to 180c
  2. Place cabbage into a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water until it is slightly damp
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over a moderately high heat, then add drained cabbage
  4. Stir well, and cover with a lid
  5. Steam cabbage over a moderately high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the cabbage is tender, but still a little crunchy
  6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream, salt, pepper, sugar, nutmeg and paprika and stir to combine
  7. When the cabbage is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and reduce the heat on the stove top to medium
  8. Place 1 teaspoon oil into a small frypan
  9. Heat oil in the frypan for a minute or two, then add the almonds, tossing constantly until they turn a light golden brown
  10. Add the toasted almonds and the cream mixture to the cabbage and stir well
  11. Grease a small casserole or pyrex dish with butter or margarine
  12. Transfer the cabbage mixture to this dish and smooth the top with the back of a spoon
  13. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cheese
  14. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the cabbage
  15. Bake on the centre shelf of a moderate 180c oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown- cooking time may be slightly longer if the dish has been refrigerated

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

49g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds?

Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds?

Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds has approximately 310.3 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds?

The key ingredients for Creamy Cabbage Gratin With Toasted Almonds are Cabbage, Butter, Oil, Slivered Almonds, Cream, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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