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Cabbage Roll Casserole With White Sauce

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Cabbage Roll Casserole With White Sauce brings all the comfort of traditional cabbage rolls, without the rolling. It’s layered with tender cabbage, seasoned ground meat, and creamy béchamel sauce for a rich, satisfying dish perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, blanched and leaves separated
  • 1 pound ground beef or pork (or a mix of both)
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups béchamel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Blanch Cabbage: Boil water, blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  3. Cook the Filling: Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then cook until browned. Stir in cooked rice and remove from heat.
  4. Assemble: Layer cabbage, meat mixture, and béchamel sauce in the baking dish, repeating layers. End with béchamel and sprinkle cheese if using.
  5. Bake Covered: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded cabbage for a shortcut (sauté slightly before layering).
  • Use gluten-free béchamel for a gluten-free version.
  • Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Beef Casseroles
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (~300–350g)
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 580 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: cabbage roll casserole, casserole with white sauce, creamy cabbage bake, easy comfort food, cabbage bake layered

Find it online: https://www.recipesoven.com/cabbage-roll-casserole-recipe-with-white-sauce/