If you've searched for cabbage recipes because a few heads are taking over your fridge, here's how to put them to good use.

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Store cabbage properly and it lasts far longer than you'd expect. When the outer leaves start to wilt, you can peel them away and the inside stays fresh. There's no rush to use the whole head at once. Keep it in the fridge and trim as needed. That's what makes cabbage so easy to work with. When it's time to cook, having ideas beyond sauerkraut and slaw makes all the difference.
These recipes show how cabbage gets used in real kitchens. You'll see roasted wedges and cabbage steaks, quick skillet meals with bacon or butter, cozy soups that echo cabbage rolls, and simple swaps like using cabbage instead of noodles or lettuce.
From stir-fries and casseroles to tacos, pasta, and easy baked dishes, these cabbage recipes show how flexible it really is. They work for filling, no-nonsense meals made with everyday ingredients.
Now comes the good part: a complete list of cabbage recipes I actually use, all in one place.
🍖 MAINS
One-Pan Cabbage and Sausage
Oven-cooked one-pan cabbage and sausage recipe. You will love the tangy herby sauce and the charred cabbage.
Egg Roll In A Bowl (With Ground Pork!)
Crave egg rolls without wrapping? This cabbage recipe keeps the same idea and cooks in minutes.
Braised Cabbage & Lentils
This simmers cabbage and lentils in a curry sauce for a meatless main that keeps you full.
Cabbage Casserole
Your favorite comfort casserole with cabbage. Baked cabbage with meat and cheese gives you a full meal straight from the oven.
Thai Chicken Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Bright, savory, and saucy, these wraps let you scoop spiced chicken into tender cabbage leaves. The peanut sauce is chef's kiss.
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
A 30-minute cabbage recipe. In a single skillet, brown beef first, then soften cabbage right in the same pan.
Chicken and Cabbage
If you are looking for low-carb yet filling chicken dinner, this is it for you. You will also love these thinly-sliced chicken recipes.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
No need to wait for an occasion to make this dish. Go traditional and enjoy tender beef with cabbage this week.
Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls
Be sure to print the recipe card to make this cabbage rolls successfully. The sauce is amazingly good.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Skip the rolling and cook all the parts together in one pot.
Rice with Cabbage
You will love the subtle spice of this rice and cabbge recipe.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
Another 30-minute cabbage recipe. Sheet-pan + oven = easy dinner recipe. Serve over rice or noodles.
Tofu Cabbage Stir Fry
Protein-rich cabbage dish using tofu. Sautee everything in a spicy and sweet sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
🥣 SOUPS
Cabbage Vegetable Soup With Beef
Simmer ground beef, cabbage, and vegetables in broth for a filling pot of soup.
Cabbage Roll Soup
Want cabbage rolls without baking? Everything cooks together in a pot.
White Bean Cabbage Soup
Gluten-free, low-calorie, and hearty white bean cabbge soup.
Low-Carb Cabbage and Vegetable Soup
Enjoy the benefit of fewer carbs while still eating a full bowl of this flavorful soup.
Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
Perfect soup during chilly nights. All the parts of stuffed cabbage cook in one pot for easier prep.
🥗 SALADS & SLAWS
Burnt Cabbage with Honey Walnut Vinaigrette
Char cabbage in a pan, then coat it in a sweet walnut dressing.
Shredded Cabbage and Carrot Salad
This mixes shredded cabbage and carrots with a simple dressing for a quick side. Ready in 20 minutes. So crunchy, fresh and delicious!
Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo Coleslaw)
Light and herby, no-mayo coleslaw. A fact: oil and vinegar slaw keeps longer in the fridge than creamy versions.
Classic Coleslaw
Creamy, classic, and pairs well with greasy foods.
Apple Cabbage Salad
Fresh and lightly sweet, this pairs crisp cabbage with sliced apples. Add walnuts and blue cheese then toss in champagne vinaigrette.
Apple Cabbage Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
You will love this full-meal holiday-inspired cabbage salad.
Charred Cabbage & Cauliflower Salad
Ever try warm salad? Roasted cabbage and cauliflower work well slightly cooled. So tasty with Chickpeas, Feta & Tahini Yogurt.
🍟 SIDES
Southern Fried Cabbage
A family favorite quick and easy cabbage dish. Cook cabbage in a skillet with bacon and seasoning until soft.
Buttered Cabbage
This keeps things simple with cabbage simmered and finished in butter.
Creamed Cabbage Recipe
Tip: a thick sauce turns soft cabbage into a richer savory side.
Cabbage Stir-Fry
Dinner made simple by making this 15-minute side. SO quick that you can make it everyday.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Chimichurri
To make, roast cabbage wedges in the oven, then spoon chimichurri sauce over the top.
Parmesan Crusted Cabbage
Crisp edges and cheesy inside, all cooked in the air fryer!
Cider Vinegar Braised Cabbage Wedges
Simple braising, maximum flavor using apple cider vinegar.
Roasted Cheesy Cabbage
You will love the charred flavor of the cabbage and cheese.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Slice cabbage into thick rounds and roast until soft inside. Sprinkle with your favorite spices and seasonings.
Roasted Cabbage Gratin
Achieve that creamy and cheesy flavor without using milk in this delicious cabbage casserole.
Cheesy Cabbage Steaks (Pizza + Mediterranean Style)
Melt in your mouth cheese on top of soft and crunchy cabbage. So flexible that you can go above and beyond with the toppings.
🧀 SNACKS & APPETIZERS
Cabbage Patties
These are absolutely golden and crunchy cabbage patties that you can cook 3 ways!
Pickled Red Cabbage
Perfect as a side dish, taco topping, in sandwiches, or on salads!
Cabbage Fritters
Fry thinly and flat in the pan as much as possible to achieve that crispy edges.
Pork and Cabbage Potstickers
Ever make potstickers at home? These use pork and cabbage as the filling. Fry light and right to get that golden bottoms.
Cabbage Hash Browns
Your favorite hash browns but cabbages instead of potatoes. Pair with yogurt or mayo dip.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Apple Slaw
Perfect for lunch!
Okonomiyaki
A fact: this Japanese pancake is built mostly from shredded cabbage.
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