Bacon Cabbage Steaks
Bacon Cabbage Steaks feature thick rounds of cabbage roasted until tender with crisped bacon on top and a kiss of brown sugar that caramelizes at the edges. The balance of smoky, salty bacon and lightly sweet, garlicky cabbage makes this a satisfying side for weeknight dinners or a standout addition to a casual weekend spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Cabbage Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Remove the outer leaf from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch-thick steaks and arrange them on the baking sheet. Rub smashed garlic on both sides of the cabbage steaks. Use a pastry brush to spread olive oil evenly on both sides. Season each side with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roast on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 4
Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and lay 1 to 2 bacon slices on each steak. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Roast until the cabbage is tender and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 549.35 kcal High 27%
- Protein 27.4 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 21.19 g 8%
- Total Fat 39.67 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 7.18 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.52 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 616.57 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.82 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 191.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 5.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 34.29 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bacon Cabbage Steaks is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 549.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Cabbage Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Cabbage Steaks?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 549.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Cabbage Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bacon Cabbage Steaks healthy?
- Bacon Cabbage Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 549.35 calories and 27.4 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 616.57 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.18 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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