Ingredients
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Cabbage and Garlic Butter
- 1 large green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Up to ½ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, optional
Serving
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- ¼ cup burger sauce or Thousand Island dressing, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet or shallow dish and arrange wedges on stable cut surfaces with space between.
- Combine butter, garlic, oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over cabbage and between some layers.
- Roast until nearly tender, checking after 20–25 minutes and allowing around 30–45 minutes as needed. Cover dark edges loosely if centers remain firm.
- Meanwhile, cook beef and onion 7–9 minutes until beef reaches 160°F. Drain. Add Worcestershire, mustard, powders, and pepper; season to taste and cook 1 minute.
- Spoon warm filling over tender wedges. Add cheddar and optional cooked bacon.
- Bake another 5–8 minutes until cheese melts and cabbage is fully fork-tender.
- Rest briefly and add pickles, green onions, and optional sauce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 35–50 minutes, sometimes longer for thick wedges
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4