🥬 Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Cheese
📝 Description
This dish turns simple cabbage into something surprisingly rich and satisfying. Thick cabbage slices are brushed with a savory sauce, roasted until tender and slightly crispy, then topped with cheese and baked until melty. It’s a great low-carb, budget-friendly side or even a light main.
🍽️ Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for richness)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
- Optional: chili flakes, herbs, or diced peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice cabbage into thick rounds (about 1 inch thick).
- Make sauce: mix olive oil (or butter), mayo, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush cabbage slices generously with the sauce.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
- Add cheese on top of each slice.
- Bake again for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and browns slightly.
- Optional: garnish with herbs or chili flakes and serve warm.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Yes! Use plant-based butter/mayo and vegan cheese.
Q: Why is my cabbage still hard?
A: It may need more baking time or thinner slices. Covering with foil for part of the bake can help soften it.
Q: What cheese works best?
A: Mozzarella melts well, cheddar adds flavor, and parmesan gives a crispy top.
Q: Can I air fry instead?
A: Yes—cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 12–15 minutes, then add cheese and cook a few more minutes.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.