Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter
Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter delivers tender, smoky leaves infused with rich butter and salty bacon drippings. Each slice balances mellow cabbage sweetness with crisp, meaty bits on top, making it a standout side for cookouts or weeknight grill nights. Serve hot alongside grilled meats or as a hearty vegetable centerpiece.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.86 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Fill the cavity left from coring the cabbage with butter, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Roll the bacon slices and stuff them into the hole in the cabbage.
- 4
Place any remaining bacon slices over the top of the cabbage.
- 5
Wrap the entire cabbage in aluminum foil.
- 6
Grill the cabbage on the preheated grill until tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
- 7
Remove the bacon from the cabbage and grill it until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes; crumble and sprinkle it over the cabbage.
- Calories 284.28 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 28.2 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 8.18 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.44 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.65 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.76 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 607.1 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.51 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.51 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 373.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 9.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 55.39 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 🥛
About This Recipe
Foil Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 284.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Green Cabbage. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter healthy?
- Foil-Grilled Cabbage with Bacon and Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 284.28 calories and 28.2 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 607.1 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.65 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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