Layers of Love: A Creamy Cabbage Bake Inspired by Home, Heritage, and Simplicity
This rustic, wholesome cabbage bake is a comforting blend of tender cabbage, savory mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables layered beneath a creamy herb-infused yogurt and sour cream topping. It’s simple, nourishing, and full of garden-fresh flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner or a vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g cabbage, chopped
- Boiling water (for blanching cabbage)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 sweet red pepper, diced
- 3 tomatoes, peeled and diced
- Boiling water (for peeling tomatoes)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (small handful)
- 4 eggs
- 150g sour cream
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 250g plain yogurt
- Fresh dill, chopped (to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the chopped cabbage in boiling water for 3–4 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Place tomatoes in boiling water for 1–2 minutes. Remove skins and dice.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and red pepper. Cook until tender. Stir in diced tomatoes and parsley. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish. Layer the bottom with cabbage, then add a layer of the vegetable mixture. Repeat as needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the layered vegetables. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let rest slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Make it heartier by adding cooked rice, lentils, or quinoa between layers.
- For extra richness, sprinkle cheese or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier topping, or plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated.