CHEDDAR CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Cheddar Cabbage Casserole image

Even those who don't generally care for cooked cabbage seem to like it this way.-Mildred Fowler, Thomaston, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large head cabbage, shredded
10 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Add 2 tablespoons butter; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, place half of the cabbage. Pour half of the sauce over cabbage. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.