MARY'S CHEESY SCALLOPED CABBAGE

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A culinary match made in heaven! The cabbage and cheese are simply divine together.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small head green cabbage
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 c medium white sauce
1/2 - 3/4 c fine bread crumbs, buttered
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp butter
WHITE SAUCE:
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Cut cabbage into wedges and cook uncovered until tender (about 25 minutes). Add salt to water just before cooking is completed. Drain cabbage, add butter.
  • 2. For white sauce: in a saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add flour and salt, stir until combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • 3. Layer the cabbage, cheese, and white sauce in a 2-1/2 qt. casserole dish. Repeat layers.
  • 4. Top with buttered bread crumbs.
  • 5. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, or until bread crumbs are browned.
  • 6. A good side dish with ham, pork, sausage, or as a vegetarian main dish. A picture of the lady who is responsible for this recipe: Mary Armstrong Bales, God bless her!

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