# Pan-Seared Cabbage in Cream Sauce

A simple and satisfying meal that transforms a head of cabbage into a savory, hearty dish with a deep golden-brown finish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cabbage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot
- 5 garlic cloves
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup finely grated parmesan
- 0.5 cup Gruyère or mozzarella
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Slice the cabbage into wedges.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to a pan.
3. Sear the cabbage wedges for 4-5 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
4. Finely chop 1 small shallot.
5. Flip the cabbage wedges over and sear the other side for a further 2-3 minutes.
6. Mince or finely chop 5 garlic cloves.
7. Remove the seared cabbage and set aside.
8. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan.
9. Cook the shallot for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
10. Add the garlic to the shallots and cook for about half a minute.
11. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
12. Pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of chicken or vegetable broth.
13. Add 3/4 cup (177 ml) of heavy cream and mix well, then bring to a gentle simmer.
14. Turn off the heat, then stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
15. Season with salt and pepper.
16. Return the cabbage to the pan and spoon the sauce over each wedge.
17. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Gruyère or mozzarella.
18. Transfer to an oven preheated to 200
lc/400
f and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
19. To finish, broil for 2-4 minutes until the top is deep golden brown.
20. Chop the parsley.
21. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- knife
- chopping board
- pan
- tongs
- spatula
- grater
- oven

## Tips

- The secret is in the specific way we prep the cabbage and a special seasoning technique that brings out a deep, rich heartiness you never knew cabbage could have.
- How to get that beautiful golden-brown finish every single time.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JSSey6tbT/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/449108d8-4d77-41f3-ba9a-029988959e8c
- Extracted: 2026-04-09

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