Creamed Cabbage
Creamed Cabbage brings tender shreds of cabbage together with a rich skillet sauce built from butter, flour, and savory bacon drippings, then finished with tangy sour cream. The result is silky, gently smoky, and lightly tangy, with crisp crumbled bacon for contrast—perfect alongside roasted meats or as a cozy St. Patrick’s Day side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamed Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 2
Add the butter, flour, and salt to the skillet; whisk with the drippings over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes. Crumble the bacon into the skillet. Stir in the sour cream and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 183.15 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.34 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 9.91 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.45 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.32 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.1 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 108.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 403.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 9.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 55.38 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamed Cabbage is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 183.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamed Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, Green Cabbage, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamed Cabbage?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamed Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Creamed Cabbage healthy?
- Creamed Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 183.15 calories and 5.34 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.32 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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