25 Cabbage Dishes Everyone Forgets They Love

Need a new, affordable way to eat more vegetables this week? What if an old favorite holds the key to dinner? This list holds 25 easy ideas showing how delicious cabbage can be. Time to try a simple, satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Delicious Roasted Cabbage Steaks

You won’t believe how much flavor comes from something so simple. Let Delicious Roasted Cabbage Steaks crisp up at the edges and turn buttery in the middle. They’re the kind of side that disappears faster than the main.
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Hot And Sour Shredded Napa Cabbage Salad

If you’re after crunch with a little kick, this one delivers. Hot And Sour Shredded Napa Cabbage Salad keeps it light but bold. It works as a side but easily holds its own.
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Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Cabbage and bacon in white serving bowl. — Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Smoky, crisp, and a little rich, this one never sticks around long. Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon makes any meal feel more complete. It’s the kind of side you end up calling the main.
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Roasted cabbage steak topped with tomatoes, bacon, goat cheese, and more. — Roasted Cabbage Steaks. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Let them get golden and just a little crispy and you’re good. Roasted Cabbage Steaks are one of those dishes that seem too easy to taste that good. Turns out cabbage just needed a second chance.
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Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

A bowl with cabbage soup in it. — Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Soup. Photo credit: Little Frugal Homestead.

Letting it all simmer slow is half the charm. Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Soup pulls everything good from the original into something you can forget on the counter and come back to happy. Feels like a win without the work.
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Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw

Sharp, crunchy, and just a little sweet, this one doesn’t last long at any table. Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw is a fast favorite with pulled pork or grilled anything. It’s way more than just filler.
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Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo

A picture of cabbage sausage white plate wooden fork. — Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

There’s something extra comforting about cabbage folded into a creamy pasta dish. Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo brings all the richness without making things too heavy. Even skeptics tend to go back for seconds.
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Ethiopian Cabbage

If you like your cabbage with a little heat and a lot of personality, keep this one on your list. Ethiopian Cabbage pairs warm spices with tender veggies in a way that’s way more than just a side. It hits hard in the best way.
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Cabbage Roll Soup

There’s something oddly perfect about unrolling it all into one bowl. Cabbage Roll Soup brings all the flavor of the original without the extra steps. It’s the shortcut that doesn’t feel like one.
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Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls In A Tomato-Raisin Sauce

A glass baking dish filled with cabbage rolls topped with tomato sauce and raisins, set on a textured cloth. — Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls In A Tomato-Raisin Sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

The sauce might surprise you, but it works. Sweet and tangy plays perfectly with Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls In A Tomato-Raisin Sauce to make something classic feel new again. It’s one of those recipes you start sharing around.
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Cabbage Apple Salad

Red cabbage slaw in a wooden bowl with a spoon. — Cabbage Apple Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Crunchy cabbage and crisp apple work better together than you think. Cabbage Apple Salad keeps things fresh and balanced without trying too hard. Great with grilled chicken or tucked into sandwiches.
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Cabbage Vegetable Soup

This one’s more than a clean-out-the-fridge kind of soup. Cabbage Vegetable Soup is earthy, filling, and built to last a few meals. It’s one of those quiet classics that gets better with every bowl.
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Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

Pork chops with purple cabbage and apples on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Roasted cabbage on a sheet pan with pork chops sounds simple, but it lands big. In Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner, the cabbage soaks up just enough from everything else. It’s the under-the-radar star of the meal.
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Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole

Cabbage beef casserole inside cast iron. — Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

This one feels like something your grandma made on repeat. With layers of ground beef, melted cheese, and soft cabbage, Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole is pure comfort without being fussy. It’s a sleeper hit that sticks around.
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Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

A bowl of chicken and cabbage soup is shown on a rustic wooden cutting board with parsley and a red linen. — Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Warm and easygoing, this one has a quiet way of fixing your whole day. Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger leans on ginger for something clean but not bland. It’s the kind of meal you end up craving again next week.
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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

All the flavor of the original with none of the prep drama. Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls come together in one pot and somehow taste even better the next day. It’s low-effort comfort that always hits.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

You don’t need a holiday to bring this one back. Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage cooks fast but still feels like a meal that took all afternoon. It’s old-school comfort that earns a regular spot on your table.
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Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Ground pork and purple cabbage stir fry in a white pan. — Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

When everything hits the skillet at once, you know dinner’s going to be fast. Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry brings smoky, crisp edges with just enough heat to keep things interesting. It’s a no-fuss classic that deserves a comeback.
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Golumpki Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Two cabbage rolls on a plate with fork. — Golumpki Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This one feels like it came from someone’s grandma’s kitchen. The rolled-up comfort in Golumpki Stuffed Cabbage Rolls brings all the nostalgia without making a mess. You’ll wonder why you stopped making them.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Ground beef cabbage stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks. — Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

It all comes together in one pan, and somehow tastes like you put in way more effort. Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is the kind of dinner that works whether you planned it or not. No leftovers usually means it worked.
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Best Gochujang Cabbage Steaks Recipe

If you’ve been sleeping on cabbage, this will wake things up. Best Gochujang Cabbage Steaks Recipe hits you with heat and depth that sticks around. It makes plain feel like a choice, not a compromise.
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Purple Cabbage And Pickled Mushroom Salad

Bright, briny, and unexpectedly bold, this isn’t just another slaw. Purple Cabbage And Pickled Mushroom Salad holds its own next to anything grilled or roasted. You’ll want to put it on every plate.
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Sauteed Cabbage With Peppers

A plate with mashed potatoes and meat on it. — Sauteed Cabbage With Peppers. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Simple gets a lot more interesting when you throw in just the right mix. Sauteed Cabbage With Peppers is quick, colorful, and anything but boring. It’s an easy add-on that turns into the best part of dinner.
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Best Hearty Cabbage Soup

You’ll want a big bowl of this when things need to be easy and warm. Packed with vegetables and plenty of comfort, Best Hearty Cabbage Soup keeps things simple but never boring. One bite is all it takes to remember why cabbage belongs in soup.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

A picture of cabbage stir fry in cast iron skillet. — Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

When you’re tired of chicken and need something quick, this one works every time. Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry brings crunch, heat, and flavor in one skillet. Great with rice, better with leftovers.
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