Indulge in Comfort with Our Flavorful Fried Cabbage (with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic)! 🥓🍽️
Delight your taste buds with our mouthwatering Fried Cabbage recipe, elevated with savory bacon, aromatic onion, and zesty garlic for a dish that’s bursting with flavor! Whether served as a satisfying side or a hearty main course, this comfort food classic is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to savor every delicious bite of this simple yet sensational dish!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
Price Estimate:
- Cabbage: $1.50
- Bacon: $4.00
- Onion: $0.50
- Garlic: $0.50
- Red pepper flakes: $1.00
Total Estimated Cost: $7.50
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the thinly sliced cabbage to the skillet and toss to coat in the bacon drippings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season the fried cabbage with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the top of the cabbage and stir to combine.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish or enjoy it as a flavorful main course.
Nutrition Information:
One serving of our Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic provides approximately 200 calories, 10g of total fat, 3g of saturated fat, 20mg of cholesterol, 600mg of sodium, 15g of total carbohydrates, 5g of dietary fiber, 5g of sugars, and 10g of protein.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Can I use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon?
- Yes, turkey bacon can be used as a leaner alternative.
- Can I make this dish ahead of time?
- Absolutely! Fried cabbage reheats well and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
