Cabbage and Smoked Sausage Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage (Sliced into ½-inch pieces)
• 1 green cabbage (Medium, chopped)
• 1 yellow onion (Large, sliced)
• 1 red onion (Small, cut into chunks)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 3 dientes garlic (Minced)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 tbsp parsley (Chopped, for finishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish or a large rimmed baking sheet.

2. 2

   Place the chopped cabbage, sliced onion, and red onion in the prepared dish or baking sheet.

3. 3

   Drizzle the vegetables with the olive oil and melted butter.

4. 4

   Sprinkle on the garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, and, if using, the red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.

6. 6

   Spread the vegetables into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the dish from the oven and toss the cabbage so it cooks evenly.

8. 8

   Arrange the smoked sausage slices over the vegetables.

9. 9

   Return the dish to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. Toss once halfway through, until the sausage is browned and the cabbage is tender, with caramelized edges.

10. 10

    For additional browning, switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve hot with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not overcrowd the dish or baking sheet so the vegetables can brown; the broiling time requires constant attention.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• one-pan
• baked
• comfort food
• budget-friendly
• easy preparation