Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic
Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic pairs tender, lightly caramelized cabbage and sweet onion with crispy, smoky bacon for a savory-salty bite and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. The garlic rounds out the flavor with mellow depth. Serve this satisfying skillet side alongside roasted meats or weeknight mains when you want bold flavor and comforting texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 7
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet.
- 2
Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If you want softer cabbage, cover the skillet while cooking to create some steam.
- 3
Crumble the bacon into the skillet and mix it with the cabbage until well combined.
- Calories 376.65 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 34.48 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 10.23 g --
- Total Fat 22.66 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.96 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.76 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1762.7 mg High 77%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 407.96 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 9.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 90.03 mg Good Source 100%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Green Cabbage, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 376.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Green Cabbage, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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