These have become a regular rotation in our household — nothing beats bacon-wrapped roasted cabbage wedges finished with a dusting of Parmesan.
What Does Roasted Cabbage Taste Like?
I’ve become a cabbage convert. For years I avoided it, simply because I hadn’t tried it prepared well. My wife is Ukrainian and cabbage appears often in her cooking; when she showed me this method I immediately loved it. These wedges are now a staple in our kitchen and fit well into low-carb or keto meal plans.
Wrapping the cabbage wedges in bacon lets the rendered fat seep into the leaves, infusing them with smoky, savory flavor. After roasting, a simple grate of Parmesan adds saltiness and a slightly nutty finish. Served with a knife and fork, they make a satisfying side or light main.
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges
These are straightforward to prepare. Start with a head of cabbage: cut it in half, then cut each half into quarters to make wedges. You can adjust the wedge size to suit your needs, but quarters yield eight manageable pieces from a medium head.
Wrap each wedge with one or two strips of uncooked thick-cut bacon and secure the ends with toothpicks so the bacon stays in place while roasting. Arrange the wedges on a baking sheet with space between them, roast until tender, then grate Parmesan over the hot wedges before serving.
What Is the Best Way to Cook Cabbage?
Cabbage is versatile: it can be sautéed, braised, steamed, or roasted. For these wedges, roasting with bacon is ideal because the rendered bacon fat prevents sticking and adds deep, savory flavor while the cabbage softens and caramelizes along the edges.
Tips for Perfect Roasted Cabbage Wedges
- Use toothpicks to secure the bacon ends so the strips stay wrapped around the wedges during cooking.
- Cutting a half head into quarters gives wedges that cook evenly and are easy to serve; very large wedges will take much longer to cook and can be too big for one portion.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the wedges right after they come out of the oven so it melts slightly and sticks to the bacon and cabbage.
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Bacon Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 35 minutes
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Course
- Main Course
- Cuisines
- American, Ukrainian
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 119
- Author
- Karami Urbanoski
Ingredients
- 1/2 small/medium cabbage, quartered
- 8 slices thick-cut smoky bacon
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp optional garlic powder, divided between wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the bacon side of the strips (the cheese will stick to the bacon). Add garlic powder if using.
- Wrap two strips of bacon around each cabbage wedge, placing the cheese-sprinkled side inward toward the cabbage. Secure with toothpicks and place wedges on a baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake until the cabbage is tender, about 35–40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, grate additional Parmesan if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use toothpicks to hold the bacon in place while the wedges roast.
Nutrition Information
All nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on brands, measurements, and portion sizes.