AU GRATIN OF CABBAGE & PORK SAUSAGE

Au Gratin of Cabbage & Pork Sausage image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head cabbage
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
3 Tbsp sausage fat
3 Tbsp flour
1 c milk
2 c cabbage liquid
1/3 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Coarsely chop cabbage and boil in salted water until tender - reserving 2 cups cabbage liquid. Salt and pepper cabbage to taste.
2. In a large skillet fry sausage - reserving 3 tbsp. fat. Drain sausage on paper towels and discard remaining grease.
3. Add sausage drippings and flour - stir until blended. Gradually add milk and cabbage liquid - cook for 5 minutes more.
4. Prepare a casserole dish and add a layer of cooked cabbage followed by a layer of sausage. Add a layer of white sauce and sprinkle with a layer of cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
5. Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and crumb mixture is golden.