When I’m looking for a super fast meal that I know the whole family will eat, I turn to favorites such as garlic butter chicken and mushrooms, grilled scallops and this super simple sausage and cabbage dish.
Cabbage And Sausage Skillet Ingredients
To make a cabbage and sausage skillet for dinner tonight, you will need olive oil, smoked sausage, butter, onion, garlic, cabbage, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper and parsley. You can serve your this dish as-is, or add a side of sour cream mashed potatoes, mushroom rice or sauteed green beans. A nice loaf of crusty bread is also a great option to round out the meal.
How Do You Make A Cabbage And Sausage Skillet?
When you make this cabbage and sausage skillet recipe, first chop your cabbage and onion, then slice the sausage. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and cook the sausage until tender and golden brown. Remove the sausage from the pan, then add butter and onions. Cook the onions until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Place chopped cabbage and seasonings in the skillet. Cook the cabbage until it is softened, then place the sausage back in the pan. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
I typically use kielbasa as it’s flavorful and readily available. You can use turkey or beef kielbasa, either will work just fine. Make sure to wash and dry your cabbage before cooking it. You can purchase Cajun seasoning or make your own Cajun seasoning. The great thing about this recipe is that it can easily be doubled or even tripled if you’re feeding a crowd. This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Cabbage And Sausage Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as-is, but there are so many different ways to customize the flavors to your own tastes.
Protein: Instead of kielbasa, try a different type of sausage such as andouille sausage or Italian sausage. You can also use ground beef, ground turkey or diced chicken. Vegetables: Add extra veggies such as mushrooms, bell peppers, green beans or zucchini. Cheese: This recipe is great with a little cheddar or mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the top. Tender: For more tender cabbage, you can add a little water or chicken broth to the pan for the last couple of minutes of cook time for the cabbage. Seasonings: Amp up the flavor with a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning, Italian seasoning or a drizzle of red wine vinegar. Spicy: Bring the heat with some crushed red pepper flakes or a little hot sauce.
Cabbage and sausage is a classic dish for good reason – it’s economical, fast and always a welcome addition to the dinner table.
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