Shelly's Recipe

CAJUN CABBAGE AU GRATIN CASSEROLE

Category: Cabbage

Precook:
1 head of cabbage
Generous sprinkling of Greek seasoning, like Cavenders
1/4 stick of butter, sliced

Casserole:
2 tbsp butter
1 stalk celery
1/2 of a medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp flour
1 to 1-1/2 cup half and half
1-1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350.

Cut cabbage into bite sized chunks and place into an oven and microwave safe covered casserole dish. Sprinkle all over with Greek seasoning, toss, sprinkle again. Cut 1/4 stick of butter into slices and scatter on top. Cover and microwave for 15 minutes; set aside and keep covered.

Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the celery and onion until tender. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in the half and half and continue cooking for another 3 minutes until mixture is smooth adding additional half and half to make mixture thick, but pourable. Add in the cheese and Cajun seasoning and stir until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.

Pour cheese mixture evenly over the cabbage. Add the Parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs and place evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and topping is lightly browning.