Ham and Cheese Scalloped Cabbage Bake

Name: Ham and Cheese Scalloped Cabbage Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 tbsp Bread Crumbs; 4 tbsp Butter; 1.5 cups Diced Ham; 1 whole Green Cabbage; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 0.75 cup Shredded Cheese; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Comfort-Food

Ham and Cheese Scalloped Cabbage Bake layers tender cabbage and sweet onion in a creamy American cheese sauce, then finishes with a buttery breadcrumb crunch. The gentle smokiness of diced ham balances the rich, velvety filling, making each bite comforting without feeling heavy. Serve it as a hearty side or a cozy main for family dinners, potlucks, or chilly weeknights.

Prep15 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
2

Set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cabbage and onion, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Add the ham and steam for 1 minute. Move the vegetables and ham to the prepared baking dish.
3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Add the milk, stirring until smooth. Add the cheese and salt; stir until the cheese melts. Pour the cheese sauce over the cabbage mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
4

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.