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Delicious viral cabbage boil served in a bowl with fresh toppings

Viral Cabbage Boil

A delightful dish transforming humble cabbage into a rich, flavorful delight with garlic and butter, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 small small cabbage
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste butter and herb seasoning (like Kinder)
  • to taste paprika
  • to taste Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 stick butter divided
  • 1 bulb garlic top cut off
  • 1/2 cup broth for steaming

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Remove the core and two to three outer leaves from the cabbage.
  • Drizzle olive oil on both inside and outside of the cabbage and massage it to coat well.
  • Season the cabbage generously with onion powder, butter and herb seasoning, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Add two small knobs of butter inside the cavity at the bottom of the cabbage.
  • Place the bulb of garlic inside the cabbage, then top with two more knobs of butter.

Baking

  • Wrap the cabbage tightly in foil, placing some broth or water underneath the foil.
  • Bake in the oven for about two hours or until the cabbage is soft and tender.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic into the cabbage and mix gently before serving.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with your seasoning and add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. For more intense garlic flavor, consider adding an extra bulb or garlic powder.
Keyword Cabbage Recipe, Easy Cabbage, Garlic Butter Cabbage, Vegetable Dish, Viral Cabbage Boil