Description
This Creamy Sausage And Cabbage Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender beef sausage with crisp cabbage in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a hearty dish that will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- Green cabbage (or savoy/Napa cabbage)
- Yellow or white onion
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half/dairy-free cream alternative)
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil (if needed)
- Fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)
- Carrots or bell peppers (optional, for extra veggies)
- Grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella (optional, for cheese lovers)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little olive oil if needed, then toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, cooking it down until it wilts, which should take about 5-10 minutes. Don’t forget to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour in your chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. This adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, mixing everything well. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to warm through. If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Add your spices, adjusting the salt, pepper, and paprika as needed. If you're feeling adventurous, toss in some red pepper flakes for a kick!
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve your creamy sausage and cabbage skillet warm. It’s perfect on its own or served with some crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving to enhance the flavor. You can also include extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition and color. For cheese lovers, sprinkle some grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella on top just before serving.