Creamed Cabbage ----bahama - Dish-- |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 80 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sinfully good, this rich veggie dish is a wonderful complement to any light meat or fish entree. when boiling cabbage take a tip from a caribbean cook add a splash of lime juice to the water . it prevents the cabbage from smelling up the house . Read more ..... courtesy of caribbean cooking Ingredients:
1 - head of green cabbage cut into wedges |
1 - tablespoon lime juice |
4- strips of bacon |
1/4 - pound white cheddar cheese grated |
2 -tablespoons butter |
2 - tablespoons flour |
3/4 - cup milk |
freshly ground black pepper |
salt to taste |
Directions:
1. Place cabbage in a dutch oven and cover with water,
2. add the lime juice and salt and bring it to a boil.
3. cook the cabbage for one hour or until the leaves become soft ..drain well.
4. preheat oven to 350 degrees f. and line a 9x13 baking pan with the the bacon strips.
5. add a layer of the boiled cabbage and a layer of cheese.
6. repeat until all the cabbage and cheese have been used up.
7. in a heavy saucepan , melt the butter and stir in the flour.
8. when well combined, add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
9. add the black pepper. cayenne pepper, and salt and cook until slightly thickened
10. pour the sauce over the top of the cabbage .
11. bake in the oven until the top is bubbly and brown
12. about 20 minutes
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