Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa
Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa brings together tender, lightly caramelized cabbage, sweet onions, and smoky sausage enriched with bacon drippings for deep, savory flavor. It’s a hearty, budget-friendly skillet meal with comforting textures and a touch of smokiness, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend supper.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it. Keep the drippings in the skillet.
- 2
Cook and stir the cabbage and onion in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until the cabbage starts to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the bacon, salt, and pepper into the cabbage mixture; cook until the cabbage is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- 3
Stir the kielbasa into the cabbage mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer until the cabbage is lightly golden and tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 375.0 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.61 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 16.05 g 6%
- Total Fat 27.36 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.09 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.73 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1023.6 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 4.67 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.67 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 477.56 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 10.88 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 66.47 mg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa is a German side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Green Cabbage, Kielbasa Pork Sausage, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 375.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa?
- It is a German recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Green Cabbage, Kielbasa Pork Sausage, Salt & Pepper, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa healthy?
- Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 375.0 calories and 18.61 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1023.6 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.09 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, 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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