Easy Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake
A comforting and indulgent dish that transforms the classic burger into a hearty bake without the bun, featuring layers of savory ground meat, gooey cheese, and fresh cabbage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Cabbage leaves
- Ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Olive oil
- Optional toppings (like avocado or salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chosen ground meat in a skillet with olive oil until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Layer fresh cabbage leaves in a baking dish to form the base.
- Spread the sautéed ground meat evenly over the cabbage layer.
- Cover the meat with a generous layer of cheese.
- Add another layer of cabbage leaves on top for extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, possibly with optional toppings like avocado or salsa.
Notes
For a quicker prep, use pre-shredded cabbage. Feel free to experiment with different meats and cheese varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg