Cheesy Cabbage Casserole – An Old Fashioned Cabbage Casserole Recipe

This Old-Fashioned Cheesy Cabbage Casserole recipe is a creamy, cheesy side dish with a crunchy topping that everyone will enjoy. This comforting side dish features a list of common ingredients for easy prep including cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, cabbage (of course), and cornflakes for the perfect crunch.

Old-Fashioned Cheesy Cabbage Casserole Recipe

This baked cabbage casserole recipe is from the Extension Homemakers Shelby County (Indiana) 1988 Cookbook. We really love this type of old-fashioned cookbook. Everyone submits their favorite everyday (or special occasion) recipes. No fuss, no fancy ingredients, and always family-pleasing.

Picture this… You are at the farmers market, and you see a beautiful head of cabbage. Now you are thinking, what can I do with a head of cabbage?  We have you covered with recipe for cabbage casserole. Or you can try our 4-ingredient Cabbage Casserole, Sweet and Sour Coleslaw, Skillet Smoked Sausage and Cabbage or Low Calorie Cabbage Soup.

Ingredients for Cabbage Casserole

Green cabbage

Butter or margarine

Cornflakes

Milk

Cream of celery soup

Mayonnaise

Shredded cheddar cheese

Barbara brought this cheese cabbage casserole to a recent family dinner and it got rave reviews.

What’s so great about this recipe for cabbage casserole?

It’s a creamy cabbage casserole that is rich and decadent.  We think it is a great alternative to the traditional cheesy potatoes.

What to serve with cabbage casserole?

I often wonder what main dish goes with cabbage?  Pork is my first choice of meat.  Baked Pork Chops, Ham Steaks, and Grilled Pork Steak would be my top three recommendations. Add a simple side salad or a bowl of applesauce, and dinner is served.

Recipe FAQs

• To save yourself some labor, use the grater disk on your food processor to shred the cabbage. With the food processor, you can grate up a cabbage in under 2 minutes.
• If you grate the cabbage into really fine pieces, you may need to adjust the cooking time because it will become tender more quickly. This could also change the texture.
• The creamy texture comes from a combination of cream of celery soup, mayonnaise and milk. The perfect cheesy flavor is a result of 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, not too much and not too little.
• Feel free to swap out the cream of celery soup for another canned soup like cream of mushroom or cream of chicken if that’s all you have on hand.
• Cabbage is a great ingredient to use year round. It’s usually inexpensive and one large head can go a long ways. During the summer months, it’s easy to grow your own or can be found at reasonable prices at your local farmers’ market.
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How to Make Cabbage Casserole with Cheese

Step by Step Instructions

1. Melt butter in a sprayed baking dish or casserole.
2. Sprinkle with cornflakes.
3. Shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or food processor. Add shredded cabbage to the prepared dish.
4. Warm soup, mayo and milk in a small saucepan; pour over cabbage.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and additional cornflakes.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Full recipe for cabbage casserole, including recipe amounts can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Recipe Variations

• Add thin sliced onion and/or minced garlic for more flavor.
• Substitute cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup for cream of celery.
• Use crushed crackers or cracker crumbs such as Ritz butter crackers or saltines instead of cornflakes.
• Try different types of shredded cheese such as mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
• If desired, season to taste with salt and black pepper.

What can I do with lots of cabbage?

Cabbage is one of those vegetables that can be stretched and stretched and stretched.  Here’s a yummy ways to use up that head of cabbage.

• Cabbage Skillet with Kielbasa
• Creamed Cabbage
• Fried Cabbage with Bacon
• German Style Cabbage
• Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
• Fat Burning Cabbage Soup
• Scalloped Ham and Cabbage Casserole

What is the difference between chopped and shredded cabbage?

The main difference between chopped and shredded cabbage is the size and texture. Chopped cabbage is cut into small, irregular pieces, while shredded cabbage is finely sliced into long, thin strips. Shredded cabbage is often used in recipes like coleslaw or cabbage casserole, while chopped cabbage is used in dishes where a chunkier texture is desired, such as soups or stews.

Our Favorite Old-Fashioned Side Dishes

We love an old fashioned side dish that takes us back to or childhood (or our parents’ childhood), and we have plenty on the blog. Here are some of our favorites.

Old-Fashioned Pea Salad

Pink Lady Salad

Creamed Peas

Classic Macaroni Salad

Mashed Potato Cakes (from leftovers)

Kitchen Accessories

I love using an insulated casserole carrier to keep my casserole hot on the way to the holidays.

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Old-Fashioned Cheesy Cabbage Casserole

This Old-Fashioned Cheesy Cabbage Casserole recipe is a creamy, cheesy side dish with a crunchy topping that everyone will enjoy. 

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Casserole, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked cabbage recipe, cabbage casserole, cabbage casserole recipe, old-fashioned cheesy cabbage casserole

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

• 4 – 6 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 stick margarine or butter
• 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 2 10.5 oz. cans cream of celery soup
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes for topping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put a stick or margarine or butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Put in oven until melted. Remove carefully.
  
• Sprinkle cornflakes over butter. Add cabbage. (Cabbage should fill the pan and will cook down.)
  
• Warm celery soup, mayonnaise and milk in microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.
  
• Pour mixture over cabbage. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and crushed cornflakes.
  
• Bake for 45 minutes.
  

Notes

• To save yourself some labor, use the grater disk on your food processor to shred the cabbage. With the food processor, you can grate up a cabbage in under 2 minutes.
• If you grate the cabbage into really fine pieces, you may need to adjust the cooking time because it will become tender more quickly. This could also change the texture.
• The creamy texture comes from a combination of cream of celery soup, mayonnaise and milk. The perfect cheesy flavor is a result of 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, not too much and not too little.
• Feel free to swap out the cream of celery soup for another canned soup like cream of mushroom or cream of chicken if that’s all you have on hand.
• Cabbage is a great ingredient to use year round. It’s usually inexpensive and one large head can go a long ways. During the summer months, it’s easy to grow your own or can be found at reasonable prices at your local farmers’ market.
• Try our Sweet and Sour Coleslaw, Skillet Smoked Sausage and Cabbage or Low Calorie Cabbage Soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1342IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 18mg

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