Description
These Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Rolls offer a tender, savory filling wrapped in soft cabbage leaves and smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce that is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage ((about 3 lbs))
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion ((finely diced))
- 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup frozen peas (Optional)
Instructions
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water until pliable, then shock in ice water.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
- Mix beef, rice, aromatics, and seasonings to form the filling.
- Roll filling into cabbage leaves and arrange in a baking dish.
- Whisk cream, milk, flour, and cheese to create the sauce.
- Pour sauce over rolls, cover, and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and meat is cooked.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave with a splash of milk to maintain sauce consistency. Can be frozen before baking for up to 3 months.