Cabbage Scallop

By Addie

This scalloped cabbage recipe is made with a homemade white sauce, bacon, a large head of cabbage, chopped vegetables, and shredded cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage, about 2 pounds
• Salt
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 sliced bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
• Paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Remove outer leaves from cabbage, cut in 4 wedges. Place cabbage in a large saucepan with about 2 to 3 inches of boiling water. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and put cabbage in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat; sauté green pepper and celery for 3 minutes, until tender. Transfer vegetables to baking dish with slotted spoon. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet; stir in flour. Gradually add milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour sauce over cabbage; sprinkle with bread crumbs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, pimiento, and paprika. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
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REVIEW:

I really enjoyed this recipe. I made it without the bacon and pimento though (ran out). No one realized it was cabbage until after I told them! It's a new taste that will be a staple in my repettoire. Thank you!