Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole

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Deconstructed cabbage roll casserole came about because I love cabbage rolls but don't have the patience to put them together. So, I prefer to combine all the ingredients, casserole-style, and bake. Same taste, easier prep! That's how we roll!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped bell pepper

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ large head cabbage, chopped

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

  3. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Transfer sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Stir in tomato sauce, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt until combined.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
11g Fat
30g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 941mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 88mg 97%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 689mg 15%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.