cabbage roll casserole

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

I love cabbage rolls, but hate taking the time to make them. If someone made them for me, I'd be thrilled I like them so much. However, this makes the flavor that I love, without the trouble. This is a great casserole!

yield 12 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For cabbage roll casserole

  • 2 lb
    hamburger
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 30 oz
    canned tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp
    rubbed sage
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 c
    cooked rice
  • 4
    bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 lb
    head of cabbage, shredded
  • 4 oz
    part skim mozzarella
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper

How To Make cabbage roll casserole

  • 1
    Fry hamburger, onion and garlic over med heat until no longer pink, drain. Stir in one can of tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 min. Stir in rice and bacon, heat through and remove from heat.
  • 2
    Layer 1/3 cabbage in greased 9x13. Top with half the meat. Repeat layers, top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 min. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 min more or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 min before serving.

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