Baked Cabbage Casserole with Ritz Crackers Recipe
A comforting and savory baked cabbage casserole topped with a crispy Ritz cracker and cheddar cheese crust, perfect as a hearty side dish or light main. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender sautéed cabbage and onions with a creamy soup and mayonnaise mixture, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 small green cabbage
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
Dairy & Pantry
- 8 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (10 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Toppings
- 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (around 30), roughly crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Casserole Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving after baking.
- Cook the Cabbage and Onion: Coarsely chop the cabbage. In a large nonstick pan, melt some butter over medium heat. Add the chopped cabbage and onion, stirring frequently and cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the cabbage softens and reduces in volume. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Layer the Cabbage in the Casserole: Transfer the cooked cabbage and onion mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out to cover the base uniformly.
- Prepare the Soup Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup with the mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the cabbage layer in the casserole dish.
- Add the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, grated sharp cheddar cheese, and crushed Ritz crackers. Stir well to combine, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole, creating a crunchy, cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake and Serve: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and crispy. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy your delicious baked cabbage casserole.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use cream of mushroom soup and ensure mayonnaise is egg-free or substitute with a plant-based mayo.
- You can swap Vidalia onion with any sweet onion variety or even yellow onions if preferred.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers instead of Ritz crackers and verify the soup is gluten-free.
- Adding some cooked bacon bits to the cabbage mixture can enhance flavor for non-vegetarian eaters.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to restore crispness of the topping.
Keywords: baked cabbage casserole, Ritz cracker topping, creamy cabbage bake, cheesy cabbage casserole, easy vegetable casserole
