How do you like your cabbage? It’s more than the main ingredient of coleslaw that’s at every cookout or on the side of every sandwich ever ordered at a diner, but it’s so much more versatile than that.
These are 30 of the most popular cabbage recipes here on Allrecipes. They’ve been saved more than any others, and these recipes include hearty soups, classic cabbage rolls, casseroles, stir-fries, and more. Read on to find new cabbage recipes where the leafy cruciferous vegetable shines.
Peyton Beckwith
“This Crockpot cabbage roll soup delivers all the comforting flavor of cabbage rolls and truly none of the fuss. It all cooks together in a slow cooker—an easy, hearty dinner for cold weather.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Cabbage steaks are one of my favorite vegetable side dishes, and they are very easy to make! This is a very simple recipe and you can put as much or as little of the seasonings you want. I personally love garlic so I go crazy with it, but put as much as is good for you.” —Amber Jessie
Photographer: Kyle Carpenter / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Prissy
“This is an easy casserole made with ground beef, cabbage, garlic, and tomatoes. My kids don’t even like cabbage, but they love this dish! Serve with rice for a comforting weeknight dinner. Also, the longer it stands the better it tastes!” —tlc_adams
Peyton Beckwith
“This cabbage boil recipe is so spicy and delicious! A whole cabbage, seasoned and tightly wrapped, bakes for 2 hours to become meltingly tender and fully infused with flavor. Serve with rice.” —Natalie Gravois
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This ground beef and cabbage recipe was my mother’s. She was a country cook, plain and simple. But as I have traveled and worked and experienced foods from around the world, I look back and realize that many of the dishes she prepared, while simple, were perfect for that moment.” —mtgraham2
Allrecipes / Greg DuPree
“My cabbage roll casserole has all the ingredients of stuffed cabbage rolls but is a lot easier to make! This basic recipe will appeal to everyone but if you prefer more flavor, consider adding crushed garlic, paprika, thyme, or cayenne pepper.” —BUCHKO
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These cabbage rolls are easy to make with cabbage leaves, ground beef, and rice simmered in tomato soup. I have been using this recipe for well over 20 years, and it’s still a favorite! To speed things up the cabbage rolls are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop but this recipe also works well in a slow cooker.” —Judy
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This weight-loss cabbage soup recipe with tomatoes, bell peppers, and green beans is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.” —Nell Marsh
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Very yummy beef and cabbage soup that’s always a hit! The main ingredients are ground beef, cabbage, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and onion. I promise you won’t regret making it.” —NANCYSCOTT1
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“My body craves this cabbage soup whenever I have a cold, but it’s equally comforting on a cold winter’s night. It’s so easy to make; add extra vegetables, leftover chicken, or rice for a more substantial meal.” —JGCASE
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Fried cabbage is a favorite at Mammaw’s house! Bacon is fried until crispy, then sautéed with cabbage and onion in this simple, quick vegetable side dish. It’s terrific with cornbread.” —JNADX3
Photographer: Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop Styling: Kristin Schooley
“This pierogi cabbage casserole combines tender cabbage, sweet onion, and garlic with a creamy, savory sauce of cream cheese, sour cream, and chicken broth. It features cheesy pierogies and smoky kielbasa, all topped with melted Swiss cheese.” —Juliana Hale
Photographer: Rachel Marek / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman
“Cook this corned beef in a slow cooker all day, and you’re guaranteed success — no more dry corned beef! Serve with soda bread for a warm and satisfying Saint Patrick’s Day dinner.” —LUCYRSGIRL
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Fried cabbage with bacon is a family favorite and this recipe is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and is cooked low and slow for a rich flavor.” —Kathi Richards Smith
“This easy recipe for cabbage rolls is made in the slow cooker with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce.” —BJ
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This cabbage stir fry is very simple to make. I like to keep the ingredients to a minimum and season with just soy sauce, garlic, and Chinese rice wine to let the natural sweetness of the cabbage shine.” —iken
Nicole Russell
“This crunchy peanut cabbage slaw, with edamame, carrots, and peanuts, is a fresh, colorful salad, packed full of flavor. It pairs nicely with a Thai-inspired meal but also stands on its own at a picnic.”—Nicole Russell
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This haluski recipe is made with buttery egg noodles, fried cabbage, and onions. It’s a great, flavorful dish!” —PAgirlgoneSouth
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“What’s more Irish than a traditional recipe for corned beef and cabbage? Serve with mustard or horseradish if desired.” —Laria Tabul
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Delicious roasted cabbage! I apologize for not having exact measurements for this recipe but I don’t typically measure. If anybody tries this and would like to give tips on measurements, please feel free!” —samnan2
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“A very simple Chinese stir-fry dish which is fabulous in taste. I saw my husband going for two additional servings of it and I had to remind him to leave some for the rest of the family! Serve with hot steamed rice.” —LI-ANN
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This stuffed cabbage recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother, and I made a few shortcuts she approved of.” —Locally Grown
“A Thai sweet chili sauce gives this pork cabbage stir-fry dish a sweet and spicy flavor that my kids love. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less sauce or adding additional red pepper flakes if you like it hot.” —thriftybob
John Mitzewich
“Chef John’s cabbage roll soup tastes exactly like Polish-style cabbage rolls, because it has all the same ingredients. This delicious and comforting one-pot soup satisfies the exact same craving, but involves a fraction of the work.” —John Mitzewich
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell / Food Styling: Amanda Holst / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
“This swamp cabbage is a hearty cabbage stew, savory, meaty, and tender. Aromatic vegetables and meltingly tender cabbage combine with the bright acidity of tomatoes and uniquely textured hearts of palm for a flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy.” —Isabelle Easter
