Viral TikTok Melting Cabbage
If you have been seeing this viral melting cabbage all over TikTok, you are not alone. This recipe has completely taken off, and for good reason. It turns a simple head of cabbage into something rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful. The cabbage becomes tender and buttery, soaking up a garlic parmesan cream sauce that makes it taste like a comfort food side dish you would order at a restaurant.
Melting Cabbage
What really surprised me about this recipe is how many people say they do not even like cabbage, but this is the one that changed their minds. And honestly, I get it. It is that good. If you love easy, comforting recipes like this, you might also want to check out air fryer honey garlic parmesan asparagus, slow cooker chicken pot pie, and crockpot chicken and gravy for more delicious ideas that pair perfectly with this dish.
I tried this viral TikTok cabbage recipe myself, and I can tell you it absolutely lives up to the hype. It is simple to make, uses basic ingredients, and the end result is creamy, savory, and full of flavor. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or even making it the star of the meal, this is one recipe you will want to keep on repeat.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
This recipe has gone viral on TikTok for a reason, it is incredibly delicious
Even people who do not like cabbage say this recipe changed their minds
Made with simple, easy to find ingredients
Rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce that coats every bite
Perfect as a side dish or a main dish
Great for family dinners or holiday meals
Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings
Ingredients
1 Cabbage – cut into 6 or 8 wedges
2-3 TBSP Olive Oil
Pepper, Garlic Powder & or your favorite seasonings to taste
2 TBSP Butter
½ Onion diced
8 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Cup Chicken Broth
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Cup Grated Parmesan
1 TSP Italian Seasoning
Directions
Wash, clean, remove any bad outer leaves from your cabbage and cut into 6-8 wedges.
Heat your skillet
Put olive oil in a cast iron skillet if possible; if not use what you have.
Add in your cabbage wedges, leave a little room so you can flip them over.
Brush a bit of the oil on the side of your cabbage that is facing up.
Season your cabbage with pepper, garlic, and or your favorite seasonings
Sear each side about 4-5 minutes or until starting to look a bit charred.
Once you flip over your cabbage to cook the other side, make sure you season again.
Remove your cabbage wedges and put aside.
Add 2 TBSP of butter to your pan.
Add in your diced onions & minced garlic.
Cook until they start to get a bit translucent. Scrape the bottom as your are cooking to get up those yummy bits from charring your cabbage.
Add in chicken broth
Once again scrape the bottom to get any remaining bits from the bottom of your pan.
Add in heavy cream.
Add in parmesan cheese.
Add in italian seasoning.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes until your sauce starts to thicken.
Nestle your cabbage wedges back into your pan (if it is oven safe)
Use a spoon to spoon some sauce over the tops of your cabbage so they are completely covered in that delicious sauce.
If your pan is not oven safe, just transfer your cabbage to an oven safe pan and pour your sauce over the cabbage.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. If your cabbage is thick, you may need to cook as long as an hour.
Garnish with some more grated parmesan
Serve immediately and Enjoy!!
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure to sear the cabbage well. That light charring adds so much flavor and really makes a difference in the final dish.
- Do not skip scraping the bottom of the pan. Those browned bits from the cabbage add incredible depth to the sauce.
- Cut your cabbage wedges evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- If your cabbage is on the thicker side, plan for a longer bake time so it becomes perfectly tender.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest sauce.
- If your skillet is not oven safe, simply transfer everything to a baking dish before baking.
FAQs
This viral melting cabbage recipe is a great way to use up an inexpensive ingredient and turn it into something special. It works well as a side dish for chicken, beef, or pork, and it is also a great option when you are looking for something a little different to add to your dinner rotation. Plus, it reheats well, making it perfect for leftovers.
Melting Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1 Cabbage - cut into 6 or 8 wedges
- 2-3 TBSP Olive Oil
- Pepper, Garlic Powder & or your favorite seasonings to taste
- 2 TBSP Butter
- ½ Onion diced
- 8 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 TSP Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Wash, clean, remove any bad outer leaves from your cabbage and cut into 6-8 wedges.
- Heat your skillet
- Put olive oil in a cast iron skillet if possible; if not use what you have.
- Add in your cabbage wedges, leave a little room so you can flip them over.
- Brush a bit of the oil on the side of your cabbage that is facing up.
- Season your cabbage with pepper, garlic, and or your favorite seasonings
- Sear each side about 4-5 minutes or until starting to look a bit charred.
- Once you flip over your cabbage to cook the other side, make sure you season again.
- Remove your cabbage wedges and put aside.
- Add 2 TBSP of butter to your pan.
- Add in your diced onions & minced garlic.
- Cook until they start to get a bit translucent. Scrape the bottom as your are cooking to get up those yummy bits from charring your cabbage.
- Add in chicken broth
- Once again scrape the bottom to get any remaining bits from the bottom of your pan.
- Add in heavy cream.
- Add in parmesan cheese.
- Add in italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until your sauce starts to thicken.
- Nestle your cabbage wedges back into your pan (if it is oven safe)
- Use a spoon to spoon some sauce over the tops of your cabbage so they are completely covered in that delicious sauce.
- If your pan is not oven safe, just transfer your cabbage to an oven safe pan and pour your sauce over the cabbage.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. If your cabbage is thick, you may need to cook as long as an hour.
- Garnish with some more grated parmesan
- Serve immediately and Enjoy!!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 714mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
