Cheese makes everything better – and this keto cabbage au gratin will make you love cabbage! The perfect low-carb side dish.
Cabbage Au Gratin
This cabbage au gratin is the perfect replacement for au gratin potatoes. Au gratin is a French phrase that literally means “by grating.” Traditionally, au gratin recipes are covered in breadcrumbs and cheese and then they are made crispy by placing them under a broiler.
This cabbage au gratin is also broiled, so it comes out with that same iconic crust on top with all that melted cheese underneath.
Cabbage Au Gratin Keto
The best thing about this cabbage au gratin recipe is the bacon! I love how it adds a delightful crunch to the cheesy cabbage. Whenever you cook keto meals, remember to use sugar-free bacon.
Sometimes there are bacon cured in maple syrup, which will give you hidden carbs.
I prefer green cabbage for this recipe. It has a slightly sweeter flavor and as it cooks, it tenderizes beautifully. You can also use red cabbage, but it will be crunchier.
Cheesy Cabbage
This cheesy cabbage recipe is amazing as leftovers! Add it to your weekly meal prep. Just remember to eat it within three days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for only three days. After that, the texture will soften and it won’t be nearly as delicious.
What To Eat With Cabbage
Cabbage is a mild vegetable that tastes delicious with any meat that you cook. This au gratin recipe is flavorful with an earthy and savory flavor. It will taste perfect with chicken coq au vin (another French recipe).
The cheesy cabbage also tastes yummy with some sweet keto pork shoulder. That’s a slow cooker recipe, so dinner will be ready without much effort at all.
The creamy flavors in the cabbage also pair well with keto Salsbury steak. It has a rich, savory broth topped with mushrooms, so the mild cabbage side dish rounds out the flavors perfectly.
Cabbage Side Dish
You can serve this fancy side dish at large family gatherings. In fact, one head of cabbage will feed eight people! It’s a budget-friendly side dish too, since cabbage is a low-priced veggie, and all the other ingredients are pantry staples.
It’s easy to turn this side dish into the main course or entree. Just mix some shredded chicken in with the cheesy sauce. Or shred the cabbage instead of cutting it into wedges.
Then, layer the shredded cabbage in a casserole dish with some shredded chicken and the cheesy sauce. It’s an easy way to make a one-dish meal for your family.
Keto Cabbage Au Gratin Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make this tasty keto cabbage au gratin recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located for both are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 6 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Head of cabbage
Olive oil
Butter
Onion
Minced garlic
Italian seasoning
Fresh thyme
Heavy whipping cream
Shredded gouda cheese
Bacon pieces and Parmesan for garnish
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Drizzle cabbage with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cabbage to a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
While cabbage is roasting, add butter to a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onions until softened.
Add garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy whipping cream, Italian seasoning, fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer until sauce thickens. Remove, and set sauce aside.
Pour sauce over the roasted cabbage, and bake for another 30 minutes.
Remove, top with cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with bacon pieces, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
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Keto Cabbage Au Gratin
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 head Cabbage cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 ounces Shredded Gouda Cheese
- Bacon Pieces For Garnish
- Parmesan Cheese shredded, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Drizzle the cabbage with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cabbage to a well greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- While the cabbage is roasting, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onions until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, Italian seasoning, fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove, and set aside.
- Pour the sauce over the roasted cabbage, and bake another 30 minutes.
- Remove, top with the cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with bacon pieces, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Net Carbs: 6 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Cabbage Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto cabbage au gratin recipe, then you should try these low-carb cabbage recipes next. They are perfect any time of year.
