cabbage pie

Cabbage Pie

Sautéed cabbage is cooked with onions and butter until softened and lightly caramelized, then combined with cooked potatoes to form a hearty, cohesive mixture. The potatoes add body and a mild, starchy balance to the sweetness of the cabbage, while simple seasonings bring the flavors together. The mixture is spread into a baking dish and cooked until heated through and lightly browned.

As it bakes, the potatoes and cabbage meld into a soft, unified texture with lightly crisped edges. The natural sugars in the cabbage continue to develop while the potatoes absorb the surrounding flavors. The preparation relies on sautéing and baking to create a rustic, savory combination with balanced texture and depth.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Vegetables
Eastern European
Cabbage ∙ Potatoes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • grater
  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 slice thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 8 oz. can sauerkraut, rinsed or ¼ cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 potato, shredded and rinsed until the water is clear
  • ½ carrot, shredded
  • ½ onion, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp. horseradish
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. coarse pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil or butter

Instructions 

Prep

  • Shred the cabbage, onion, and carrot.
  • Shred the potato and rinse until the water is clear to remove excess starch.
  • Squeeze the shredded potato dry in a cloth towel and add the potato to a mixing bowl.

Sauté

  • Brown the chopped bacon in a skillet on a medium heat until it is brown, but not over done.
  • Remove the bacon and set aside.
  • Add the shredded onions and carrots to the bacon drippings and sauté.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage to the skillet and stir.
  • Add cider vinegar and reduce for 15 minutes or until tender.

Cook

  • Add the cabbage mix to the bowl with the potatoes.
  • Add the flour, egg, bacon, horseradish, salt, and pepper and combine.
  • Add oil or butter to the pan, then add the potato and cabbage mix to the pan for one large pie. Optionally, make smaller portions and fry up individually-sized cakes.