Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: A hearty, comforting casserole that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I discovered the secret to perfectly crispy cabbage. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders and Easy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet.

What You'll Need for Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small cabbage
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Diced tomatoes
• Optional: Sliced green onions
• Optional: Shredded lettuce

How to Make Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
2. Step 2: Stir in taco seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Shred cabbage and spread half of it in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheese and remaining cabbage.
4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cabbage is crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the casserole up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge, then bake as directed.

Freezing Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
• Best substitution: Use coleslaw mix instead of shredding cabbage.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is still cold in the middle, cover it loosely with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small cabbage
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced green onions
• Shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
2. Step 2: Stir in taco seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Shred cabbage and spread half of it in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheese and remaining cabbage.
4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cabbage is crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
• Best substitution: Use coleslaw mix instead of shredding cabbage.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is still cold in the middle, cover it loosely with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Make ahead: Prepare the casserole up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge, then bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 14g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Cabbage Burger Bake: Easy Dinner Casserole and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!