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Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Cabbage Cups


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: Approximately 45–55 minutes, plus any separate bacon preparation

Ingredients

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Cabbage Cups

  • 1 large green cabbage; use 8–10 broad leaves, with spares for patching
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cheeseburger Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 or 85/15
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ small onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garlic Parmesan Topping

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional, for finishing

Optional Serving Toppings

  • Dill pickle slices or chopped dill pickles
  • Diced tomatoes, drained of excess juice
  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Burger sauce or mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Prepare a supporting baking pan. Separate leaves, shave thick ribs, and blanch 2–3 minutes until flexible. Drain and dry thoroughly.
  • Brush leaves with oil, season lightly, and form open supported cups.
  • Cook beef and onion for 7–9 minutes until beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. Add garlic, Worcestershire, paprika, and onion powder; cook 1 minute and adjust seasoning.
  • Remove from heat. Fold in bacon and half the cheddar. Divide among leaves.
  • Mix Parmesan, butter, and garlic powder into a thick topping. Spoon over the filling.
  • Bake 15–20 minutes total, adding remaining cheddar for the final 5 minutes. Use hot filling for this timing; chilled filling requires reheating or additional baking to 165°F.
  • Rest about 3 minutes and finish with parsley and optional toppings. Serve warm with utensils.

Notes

  • Cooked bacon is assumed in the timing; raw bacon adds preparation.
  • Parmesan topping is spoonable rather than a thin drizzle.
  • Cabbage centers remain tender, with browning mainly at exposed rims.
  • No unverified calorie or net-carbohydrate totals are included.
  • Contains milk; packaged ingredients may contribute additional allergens.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: Approximately 25–35 minutes with cooked bacon ready