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mary's cheesy scalloped cabbage

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This was given to me by my dear mother-in-law, Mary Armstrong Bales, many years ago. It has long been a family favorite. Even people who don't like cabbage like it!

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Cabbage and cheese are simply divine together in this side dish. Pieces of cabbage are layered between shredded cheddar cheese and a creamy white sauce. It's topped with crunchy buttered bread crumbs. Rich, hearty, and delicious.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mary's cheesy scalloped cabbage

  • 1 sm
    head green cabbage
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 - 3/4 c
    fine bread crumbs tossed with melted butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    white sauce
  • WHITE SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk

How To Make mary's cheesy scalloped cabbage

  • Boil cabbage. Add salt and butter once cooked.
    1
    Cut cabbage into wedges and cook uncovered until tender; about 25 minutes. Add salt to water just before cooking is completed. Drain cabbage, and add butter.
  • Prepare the white sauce.
    2
    For white sauce, in a saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add flour and salt; stir until combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Layer cooked cabbage, cheddar cheese, and white sauce.
    3
    Layer the cabbage, cheese, and white sauce in a 2-1/2 qt. casserole dish. Repeat layers.
  • Top with buttered bread crumbs.
    4
    Top with buttered bread crumbs.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
    5
    Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned.
  • Serving Mary's Cheesy Scalloped Cabbage.
    6
    A good side dish with ham, pork, sausage, or as a vegetarian main dish.
  • 7
    A picture of the lady who is responsible for this recipe: Mary Armstrong Bales, God bless her!
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