BONNIE'S SMOTHERED CABBAGE WEDGES

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This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cabbage. It is easy, flavorful and looks like you did a lot of work! A baked cabbage recipe with onion, green pepper, and a creamy sauce, topped with a spicy cheddar cheese mixture. Enjoy! The photo is my own. Adapted from a recipe by Diana Rattray.

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head of cabbage
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 heaping tablespoons mild rotel, drained

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE CABBAGE Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, and trim and discard the core. Place in a Dutch oven with a small amount of salted boiling water, cover with a tight lid and cook 10 minutes. Drain well. Transfer the cabbage to a 13X9 baking dish.
  • 2. PREPARE VEGETABLES Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Saute the onion and green pepper until tender. Add 1/4 cup of flour and stir and cook one minute. Then add the 2 cups of milk. Stir and cook until thick and bubbly. Add salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the cabbage evenly in the baking dish. Bake 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • 3. MAKE SPICY CHEESE SAUCE Combine mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and drained Rotel. Mix well. Spoon this mixture over the cooked cabbage and bake 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • 4. SERVE! Enjoy!

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