This Keto Sausage & Cabbage Bake is a cheesy, satisfying & nutritious meal that fits perfectly in the frame of the keto diet. It is rich in protein through pork sausage, healthy fats through cheese, low in carbs & fiber-rich cabbage, and many minerals & vitamins in one dish. It is a main meal that is suitable for a low-carb dinner or meal preparation. This cheesy Keto Sausage & Cabbage Bake will always be your biggest supporter, whether you need to have a keto meal, impress guests with a healthy dinner, or win a gathering with this healthy and full of flavor satisfying meal.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, high protein, gluten-free
- Course:
- Cuisine: Keto comfort/American
- Size/serve: A generous square
- Servings(total): Six
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Method of cooking(basic/primary): Oven based baking
- Time for preparation: Fifteen mins
- Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
- Working time(total): Around fifty mins
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- Grater for cheese
- Casserole(large) dish/baking dish (9 by 13 inches)
- Wooden spoon/spatula
- Saute pan/big skillet
- Cups & spoons for measuring
- A knife. sharp
- A board for cutting the veggies
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 diced onion, small & yellow
- Chopped green cabbage, 1 normal-sized head
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- Oil of olives/butter, one tbsp.
- One lb. of Pork/turkey sausage, ground
- Softened cream cheese, 4 ounces
- To taste of salt & black pepper
- 0.5 cup of cream(heavy)
- Paprika (smoked/plain), half tsp.
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- One & a half cups of cheddar cheese(grated)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SAUSAGE:
- Select the sausage that must be free from sugar with full-fat. You can also go for ground turkey sausage for lean meat.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Use full-fat cream cheese to add healthy fats & creamy richness to the dish.
CABBAGE:
- Savoy or Napa cabbage will also work best. Avoid the use of red cabbage as the color will mix & mess with the color of other veggies. The green cabbage is ultimately the best one.
CHEESE:
- Here, we are using the grated cheddar cheese as it melts beautifully with a strong flavor. You can swap the cheddar with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, gouda cheese, etc.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Run the empty oven at 190 degrees C.
- Cover the base & side of a large casserole/ 9 by 13-inch baking dish with the oil.
- Keep a skillet(large) over the normal-high flame.
- Place the sausage in that heated skillet.
- Cook by turning the sides until each side becomes brown.
- Then break them into little pieces using the spatula.
- After that, dish out the tiny cooked sausage pieces.
- Then, add the oil/butter to the same empty skillet.
- Include the diced yellow onions in the heated oil.
- Give the onions around four mins to become soft & translucent.
- After that, include the minced garlic & cook more till you get a nice aroma.
- Then, add cabbage(chopped), salt, & powdered black pepper.
- Mix to combine well & cook for about seven minutes.
- Stir using the spatula with intervals till the volume of the cabbage reduces.
- Meanwhile, grab a bowl & include heavy cream, paprika, cream cheese,salt & pepper, & Dijon mustard.
- Whisk all of them to combine well.
- Now, transfer the cooked sausage, & prepared sauce to the cabbage.
- Heat up and mix everything well.
- At the end, shift the whole cooked mixture to the oiled dish.
- Spread it evenly & sprinkle grated cheese to cover the top in an even manner.
- Transfer the assembled dish without covering to the oven(preheated).
- Bake it til the cheese melts well, around thirty mins.
- If you want a crispy cheese top, give it an additional three minutes.
- Give it five minutes to rest once it is out of the oven.
- Then slice and serve this hot, delicious, & cheesy Keto Sausage & Cabbage Bake.
TIPS:
- Cook the sausage & cabbage properly to avoid a watery casserole. Add a little salt while cooking cabbage to release the moisture properly.
- To have a nice & unique flavor, go for full-fat, spicy Italian, chorizo, or breakfast-style sausage.
- To have a smooth & creamy sauce, soften the cheese by running it in the microwave for a few seconds or a minute. This will ensue proper mixing.
- After baking, let the cabbage bake come to room temperature patiently, then make its portions & pack these portions into the container.
- Use any of the cheese you prefer from the ones that melt beautifully, like Gouda, cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
- We recommend that you avoid using the pre-grated cheeses. As they contain anti-caking agents which will add carb & lower their melting quality
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pack the leftover sausage bake in a container(air-tight). Enjoy the delicious dish for about five days while keeping it safe in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- Pack the individual portions or full casserole using cling wrap or a container(freezer-safe). Freeze them for around sixty days. Defrost, reheat & enjoy whenever you want!
REHEATING:
- Run it in the microwave for around three minutes. If using the oven, reheat for ten minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
FAQs:
May I use some other meat for pork sausage?
- If you want to have the more spicy & smokier touch, then chorizo will be best. If you want to have leaner meat, then go for ground chicken or turkey.
What might be the reasons for watery casserole?
- The moisture content is still retained inside the sausage or cabbage, as you have not cooked them patiently. The other reason is that you might have covered the dish before baking. When you bake it uncovered, all the moisture is released out.
- If you feel the casserole has some water, then leave it uncovered right after baking.
Which cheese may provide maximum flavor?
- You may use the following cheese: Gruyere cheese for having the nutty & smooth flavor, Sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy kick. You may use a blend of two or three cheeses to have a unique taste.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Serving size: 1 normal-sized square
Calories: ~420 kilocalories
Carbs (total): Six to eight grams
Fiber: 1.5 g
Net carbohydrates: 4.5 – 6.5 grams
Fats: 34- 36 grams
Proteins: ~20 g
Sodium: 850 milligrams
