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Savoy Cabbage Gratin





Yields
Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish




Total Time
45 mins

Think mac 'n' cheese--but with vegetables instead of noodles. This gratin is a warming winter side dish, though it's so good you might be tempted to call it dinner.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: George Dolese
  About 4 tbsp. butter, divided
 1 small head savoy cabbage (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cored and cut into 8 wedges
  About 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  About 1/2 tsp. pepper
 1 garlic clove, chopped
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus thyme sprigs
 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
 1 tablespoon flour
 1 cup heavy whipping cream
 3/4 cup shredded aged gouda cheese*
 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
Step 1
1

Butter a shallow 2-qt. baking dish (about 8 by 11 in.) and preheat oven to 400°.

Step 2
2

Melt 2 tbsp. butter in a sauté pan* or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add cabbage wedges cut side down. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper; cook, turning once, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3
3

Add 1/4 cup water to pan. Partially cover and cook cabbage until it's just tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 4
4

Transfer cabbage and any stray leaves to prepared dish, arranging wedges so they lie flat (they should fit snugly).

Step 5
5

Return pan to medium heat and melt remaining 2 tbsp. butter. Add garlic, chopped thyme, nutmeg, and flour. Stir until thoroughly combined, add cream, and cook, stirring, just until thickened and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

Step 6
6

Pour cream mixture over cabbage. Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs and season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Step 7
7

*Look for a gouda that's light golden or caramel colored and aged at least 18 months. A sauté pan is a frying pan with sides about 2 in. high.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 235Calories from Fat 74
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 349mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 5.8g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.