Who knew roasted cabbage steaks was so delish? It's a new-to-me way of making cabbage and I love it. Discover how it can become one of your favorites, too — whether as a side dish or the main course when you're in the mood.
1large head green cabbagecut into 6 evenly thick slices
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
6slicesthick-cut baconcooked crispy and crumbled
2ouncesblue cheesecrumbled
3tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
Blue Cheese Dressing
1/2cupfull-fat sour cream
2tablespoonssugar-free mayonnaise
1.5teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1/2small shallotvery finely minced
2ouncesblue cheese crumbles
2tablespoonsheavy cream
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
Instructions
Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat to 400 F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat. Set aside.
Cut the stem off the cabbage head to create a flat surface on the bottom. Carefully slice the cabbage, top to bottom, into ½-inch sections.
Transfer the sliced cabbage to the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Lightly brush the cabbage with olive oil and sprinkle it with garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 40-45 minutes, rotating the sheet once halfway through, or until the cabbage is nicely browned and crispy on the edges.
Once the cabbage is in the oven, prepare the dressing by combining the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce (if using), shallot, blue cheese, and heavy cream in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool for several minutes. Drizzle each cabbage steak with some of the blue cheese dressing and top with the crumbled bacon and blue cheese. Garnish with the fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Actual cook time will vary depending on how thick and evenly the cabbage is sliced and the amount of moisture in the cabbage slices. For best results, check after 30 minutes and adjust the final cook time accordingly.