Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium-sized head green cabbage
Butter and Seasonings
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp sea salt, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Bring 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter out of the refrigerator about 10-20 minutes ahead of time to soften at room temperature, or use the soften mode on your microwave to prepare it for spreading.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 420°F (215°C). This high temperature is key for caramelizing the cabbage edges and achieving a delightful crispiness.
- Prepare the Cabbage: Place the cabbage on a cutting board and slice off the rounded head and the hard tail end. Cut the head into ½ to ¾-inch thick wedges for tender, crispy results. For less crispy edges, you can cut into 1-inch rounds but expect a longer bake time.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking oil or line with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the cabbage wedges in a single layer to ensure even roasting.
- Butter and Season: Spread the softened 4 tablespoons of butter evenly over the cabbage wedges. Optionally, drizzle olive oil over the wedges to protect from high heat and add extra flavor. Sprinkle the cabbage with sea salt, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
- First Bake: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to start caramelizing and softening the wedges.
- Flip Cabbage: Carefully flip each wedge using a sturdy metal spatula by sliding it fully underneath to keep the wedges intact. Don’t worry if they unravel; you can rearrange them neatly. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the cabbage roasts, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a microwave-safe ramekin or small bowl for 20-30 seconds. Stir the minced garlic into the melted butter to create the garlic butter drizzle.
- Final Bake With Garlic Butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges and continue baking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and the cabbage is golden brown and done to your liking.
- Alternative Garlic Option: If fresh garlic is not available, you can omit the garlic butter drizzle and instead sprinkle garlic powder along with other seasonings before the first bake step.
- Serving: Remove from oven and serve warm as a flavorful and comforting side dish.
Notes
- Thickness of cabbage wedges affects crispiness and baking time; thinner wedges produce crispier edges.
- You can use parchment paper instead of cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Olive oil drizzle is optional but helps prevent burning under high heat.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder is a suitable substitute added before roasting.
- Careful flipping with a sturdy spatula helps maintain wedge shape and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
