21 Favorite Cabbage Recipes to Make Forever

With the right recipes, this versatile veg is anything but boring.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson
Elaine is a senior editor for Simply Recipes and has over 20 years experience as a food editor, writer, and recipe developer for both digital sites and print publications. Prior to that Elaine was a senior editor at Yummly and at Sunset magazine, as well as a freelance writer. 
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Published October 04, 2025
cabbage soup

Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Cabbage has been called humble, unassuming, and even boring. But we’d like to suggest a few different descriptions: Versatile. Sexy. Superhero. That’s because with the right recipes, cabbage becomes downright exciting.

This collection is here to prove the point with classic recipes like cabbage soup, sweet and sour cabbage, and colcannon as well as ones you might not know so well just yet, like Swamp Cabbage, Yamitsuki Cabbage, and Melting Cabbage. They're all recipes that have made our staff, contributors, and readers fall in love with cabbage, and we predict you will as well.

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  • Cabbage Casserole

    Casserole dish with cabbage casserole and a serving spoon next to a plate with a portion of the dish

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong

    "It’s reminiscent of a chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole but with tender cabbage in a creamy, rich sour cream and cream of chicken soup mixture. It gets a slight sharpness from cheddar cheese and is topped with a crunchy cracker topping. It’s one of the tastiest ways to eat your veggies."—Megan Scott, Former Senior Editor

  • Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage

    German Red Cabbage
    Elise Bauer

    "I love this recipe, but add crushed caraway seeds for extra flavor." —Linda, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Colcannon

    Colcannon Irish Potatoes with Melted Butted in Serving Dish
    Elise Bauer

    "For a variation, sub out half of the potatoes with parsnips. You can add chives, leeks, or bacon too." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Melting Cabbage

    Overhead view of 6 wedges of melting cabbage on a pink plate

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    "For the best sear, use a cast iron skillet. A large skillet works best, but if your skillet is on the smaller size, you can feel free to squeeze the cabbage pieces in there, since you don’t have to worry so much about overcrowding the pan in this recipe."—Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer

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  • Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Best Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe - platter of sliced corned beef, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage sprinkled with herbs

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "A hunk of meat and some cabbage thrown into a pot for hours doesn’t sound too appealing, but in this version, the meat simmers first, and then the vegetables are cooked in the broth after the meat is cooked, so they don’t become drab versions of themselves from overcooking in the pot!"—Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Rumbledethumps (Scottish Potato and Cabbage Casserole)

    Overhead view of a square white baking dish of potato cabbage casserole next to a light blue plate with a casserole serving and spoon all on a wooden tabletop

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

    "Rumbledethumps is a traditional Scottish dish typically made with potatoes, cabbage, onions, and sometimes rutabaga or swede (also called turnip in Scotland). It’s a simple mash, topped with cheddar cheese and baked until golden. It can be a side or a main, served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner."—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

  • Swamp Cabbage

    Angled view of a green dutch oven of swamp cabbage with a metal serving spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    "In this simple version, thick-cut bacon offers the smoky pork flavor that permeates the dish. Green cabbage is braised along with canned tomatoes and is infused with flavor from onions, garlic, spices, and herbs."—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Cabbage Au Gratin

    Angled view of a cast iron skillet of cabbage au gratin after baking on a white countertop along with a serving spoon all

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    "Here, green cabbage gets treated to a stunning glow-up by way of heavy cream, Gruyère, Parmesan cheese, and a buttery breadcrumb topping for a guaranteed showstopper: cabbage au gratin."—Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer

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  • Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Crockpot Corned Beef - drizzling mustard on sliced corned beef

    Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera

    "Add the vegetables in the last 2 hours of cooking the slow cooker corned beef. Adding them towards the end of the cooking time preserves their texture and some of their color."—Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Yamitsuki Cabbage

    Yamitsuki Cabbage (Japanese izakaya cabbage) on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "'This cabbage dish is highly savory in a way that makes it hard to stop eating. The effect is almost like the gravitational pull of a bag of potato chips: you’ll want to snack on it until it’s gone. If the idea of “umami” has ever confused you or you weren’t sure when something had an umami flavor, make this recipe to understand it instantly and be forever changed."—Meg Scott, Former Senior Editor

  • Asian Coleslaw

    Asian Coleslaw dressing

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "The defining ingredients for an Asian slaw are cabbage, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. This version also has some peanut butter in the dressing and some twice toasted peanuts."—Elise

  • Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

    Cabbage soup in bowls

    Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

    "Skip a step by buying pre-shredded green cabbage for an even easier recipe!"—Micah Siva, Simply Recipes Contributor

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  • Southern “Fried” Cabbage

    overhead view of a bowl of Southern “Fried” Cabbage with a serving spoon

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "What sets Southern cabbage apart? Per usual, it’s a pork product. The recipe begins with frying chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp, then using that fat to cook the onions and cabbage, infusing the dish with delicious flavor. A touch of sugar helps balance the salty savoriness."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Skillet Pork Chops with Cabbage

    Cooked pork chop served on a plate with cooked cabbage and apple slices

    Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian

    "The resulting dish—just nine ingredients!—was bursting with flavor. The long, slow cooking made the cabbage and apples extra sweet, and the pork juices gave it a savory, meaty depth. It was like I was right back in Germany."—Sheryl Julian, Recipe Developer

  • Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    copycat KFC coleslaw in a bowl at a table setting with a glass of iced tea, a pepper grinder, and a plaid table napkin

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "Instead of a box grater, try using a food processor with the grating attachment." —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor

  • Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew

    Italian Sausage Cabbage Stew
    Elise Bauer

    "This was delish. I didn't have white beans so I used two small potatoes and a carrot."—Gertrude, Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Classic Coleslaw

    Bright and fresh Classic Coleslaw in a white bowl.
    Kelly Hamilton

    "To make ahead, slice the vegetables and make the dressing a day before serving; store separately in covered containers in the refrigerator. About two hours before serving, toss and place back in the refrigerator. Taste and season with salt, if needed, right before serving."—Simply Recipes Editors

  • Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
    Elise Bauer

    "This is comfort food at its best. The interplay of sweet, sour, and savory flavors—tangy sour cream and sauerkraut with sweet tomatoes and savory onions and pork—make for a heavenly combo. It's no wonder this dish never goes out of style."—Elise

  • Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

    unstuffed cabbage rolls in a large pan at a table setting with a stack of plates, a small bowl of minced herbs, glasses of water, and a pepper cracker

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    "If you’re craving the flavors of these classic cabbage rolls but don't have the time and don’t require a super polished presentation, then this is the recipe for you. These unstuffed cabbage rolls use all of the same ingredients but are ready in a fraction of the time. Microwavable rice shrinks the cook time even further and keeps the dish a one-pot dinner—no need to boil a pot of rice.—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Sweet and Sour Melting Cabbage

    Cooked wedges of cabbage arranged in a skillet

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "If you’re not convinced that sweet and sour flavors work with cabbage, you’re missing out. Red wine vinegar brings a delicate acidity with subtle fruity undertones, while orange juice adds sweet brightness and those unmistakable citrus notes. Maple syrup adds a hint of caramel depth, and butter rounds it all out, binding the flavors together. The charred edges of the cabbage add just the right touch of bitterness that melds with all the flavors above."—Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer

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  • Best Cabbage Soup

    A serving bowl of cabbage soup on a plate with buttered toast on the side

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

    "We'll add garbanzos sometimes, and we've used shaved Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage."—Mark, Simply Recipes Reader

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