Baked Cabbage and Potato Casserole with Cheese

★Ingredients

1 small head of cabbage, shredded

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

★Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Vegetables:

• Shred the cabbage and set it aside.
• Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
• Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.

1. Layer the Casserole:

• Grease a large baking dish with butter.
• Spread half of the shredded cabbage at the bottom of the dish.
• Layer half of the sliced potatoes on top of the cabbage.
• Sprinkle half of the sliced onions and half of the minced garlic over the potatoes.
• Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika and thyme.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables.

1. Repeat the Layers:

• Repeat the layers with the remaining cabbage, potatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Pour the heavy cream and milk evenly over the layers.

1. Top with Cheese:

• Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
• If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

1. Bake:

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

1. Serve:

• Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy!