Best 9 Hungarian Cabbage Bake Recipes

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Hungarian cabbage bake is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with simple ingredients, including cabbage, ground beef, rice, and paprika. The cabbage is braised in a flavorful broth until tender, then combined with the other ingredients and baked until golden brown. Hungarian cabbage bake is often served with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or a side salad. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter night.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HUNGARIAN STYLE STUFFED CABBAGE



Hungarian Style Stuffed Cabbage image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large head green cabbage, cored
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 strips bacon, small diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, small diced
3 tablespoons Hungarian smoked paprika
1 cup ground beef
1 cup small-diced smoked ham
1 cup ground pork
1 cup cooked rice
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Boil the cabbage head in salted water until the leaves can be removed easily, about 4 minutes. Separate 12 of the largest leaves. Remove the thick stem in the center of each, not cutting through the entire leaf.
  • Render the bacon in a medium saute pan over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a large mixing bowl, leaving residual fat in pan.
  • Add garlic, onion and paprika to pan and cook until garlic and onion have softened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to bowl with bacon and let cool to room temperature.
  • Fold in the beef, ham, pork, rice and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1/3 cup of the mixture at the tip of a cabbage leaf. Roll up, tucking in the sides to seal the filling within the cabbage leaf. Repeat with the remaining filling mixture and cabbage leaves.
  • Combine canned tomatoes with their juice, sauerkraut, caraway seeds and tomato paste in a small bowl.
  • Transfer half of the tomato mixture to a medium Dutch oven and spread it across the bottom. Place the stuffed cabbage on top, followed by the remaining tomato mixture. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover and transfer to the oven. Bake 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, milk, Dijon and dill.
  • Drizzle the sour cream sauce over the cabbage. Serve.

HUNGARIAN RAKOTT KAPOSZTA, CABBAGE CASSEROLE



Hungarian Rakott Kaposzta, Cabbage Casserole image

This is a wonderful casserole especially served with spatzle and cucumber salad (both recipes are on Zaar under separate postings. This is a really inexpensive dinner to make and very good. It is tastiest if you make it one day refrigerate it and then reheat in a 325F until heated through

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
2 onions, cut in wedges
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon caraway seed
8 cups firmly packed green cabbage, 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
2 potatoes, thinly sliced
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup wine vinegar
sour cream or yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, medium heat, fry the onions and garlic in the butter until golden.
  • Add caraway seeds.
  • Stir in the cabbage and mix well, add a few teaspoons of water and cook until the cabbage has just turned bright green.
  • Stir in the dill and half the paprika.
  • Place half the cabbage mixture in a 13x9" casserole dish, then put a layer of potato, cheese and apples.
  • Cover with remaining cabbage mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the vinegar and dust with the remaining paprika.
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes 325F oven.
  • Uncover and bake until the casserole is lightly brown, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes and serve with sour cream or yogurt on the side.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE WITH NOODLES (KáPOSZTáS TéSZTA)



Hungarian Cabbage With Noodles (Káposztás Tészta) image

Egg-rich Hungarian noodles combined with sautéed cabbage and onions are known as kaposztás tészta in Hungary-this recipe is a popular comfort dish.

Provided by Barbara Rolek

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head cabbage (cored and shredded)
1 large onion (chopped)
8 ounces butter (2 sticks)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound medium Hungarian egg noodles (homemade or store-bought, cooked)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven , sauté cabbage and onion in butter until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix with cooked egg noodles. Adjust seasonings and rewarm if necessary to serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 346 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE BAKE



Hungarian Cabbage Bake image

When we had a bumper crop of cabbage a few years back, I searched for new cabbage entrees. I was delighted to find this one...and happy when my family said they loved it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 teaspoons paprika
1 medium cabbage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tart apples, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with paprika; brown on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover tightly. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Arrange apples and onion over cabbage. Sprinkle with caraway, lemon zest and sugar. Top with chicken pieces. Cover; bake for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and cabbage is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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HUNGARIAN NOODLES AND CABBAGE



Hungarian Noodles and Cabbage image

I think anyone who likes cabbage will like this recipe. It is simple to make, uses everyday ingredients and yet is immensely satisfying.

Provided by Lalaloob

Categories     Onions

Time 1h45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon salt
4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 cup finely sliced onion (optional)
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked egg noodles, broad, drained

Steps:

  • Mix the salt and cabbage together and let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Heat the butter in a deep skillet. Add the onions, cabbage, sugar and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is browned, about 45 minutes. Add the noodles and toss to blend thoroughly.

GRANDMA'S HUNGARIAN STUFFED CABBAGE, SLOW COOKER VARIATION



Grandma's Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage, Slow Cooker Variation image

This is a recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, with a few shortcuts she approved of.

Provided by Locally Grown

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 7h44m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cabbage
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ cup uncooked white rice, rinsed
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 egg, beaten
1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until outer leaves pull away easily from the head, 3 to 5 minutes. Separate leaves and let cool. Reserve 1 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in wet rice; cook and stir until moisture evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix beef, sausage, and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture.
  • Place a golfball-sized amount of the beef mixture on the ribbed end of a cabbage leaf; roll up, tucking in the sides. Repeat with remaining beef mixture and cabbage leaves.
  • Place rolls seam-side down in a slow cooker. Cover with tomato juice. Pour reserved cooking water on top.
  • Cook on High for 30 minutes. Switch to Low and cook for 6 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE ROLLS



Hungarian Cabbage Rolls image

I learned to make this recipe from watching my grandma. The filling is also perfect for making stuffed green peppers. I usually make both and freeze several for a quick dinner on a busy day.

Provided by Laura Yoder

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion - chopped small
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 egg - beaten
3/4 c uncooked long grain rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium cabbage head
1 large can of tomatoe sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Gently remove leaves from cabbage head and blanche in boiling water until tender enough to handle. Drain and cool.
  • 2. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic powder, egg, rice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • 3. Place a 1/2 a fist sized ball of meat in the middle of a cabbage leaf. Roll, tucking in sides. Place in a large casserole dish. Continue until all of the meat is used up. Lay remaining cabbage leaves over rolls.
  • 4. Pour tomatoe sauce over cabbate rolls. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for approx. 1 hour.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE WITH NOODLES



Hungarian Cabbage With Noodles image

-Marjorie Werner, East Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon, diced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped cabbage (1-inch squares)
3 cups cooked noodles (4 ounces uncooked)
1 cup sour cream
Paprika

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until crisp in large frying pan. Remove bacon; set aside. Stir sugar and salt into bacon drippings. Add cabbage, stirring until cabbage is coated with bacon drippings. Cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked noodles and bacon, stirring to blend. Adjust seasoning to taste. , Spoon into 2-quart baking casserole; cover tightly and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Spread sour cream over top of casserole; sprinkle with paprika and return to oven for 5 minutes more.

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CABBAGE ROLLS - REAL HUNGARIAN STYLE



Cabbage Rolls - Real Hungarian Style image

I've eaten at Tony Packos in Toledo Ohio many times over the years and I can only wish that they'd use this recipe for their cabbage rolls. One year, after Christmas, my boss brought in some of these cabbage rolls leftovers from a family dinner and they were so fantastic that I kept bugging him until his wife very kindly wrote out the recipe for me. He is Hungarian and his wife is Polish so you can see that there is a lot of quality cooking in their genes. Everyone who has eaten these has begged for the recipe and if you make these I promise that you will love them and your friends will offer to detail your car to get the recipe. Ok, maybe that's a bit of hyperbole but these are so good that I've stopped looking for cabbage roll recipes. I freeze the leftovers in Seal-a-Meal bags and they keep for months (2 or 3 months is as long as I've been able to keep them before finishing them off). It's great being able to drop the bags in boiling water and having a meal as good as this in 30 minutes. This recipe is exactly as I got it and it comes out perfectly if you cut it in half, which is usually the way that I do it. (If I pack too many goodies in my freezer, I can't fit in my ice cream maker). The juice from this dish is terrific over mashed potatoes and the optional sausage really turns out great after simmering in the roasting pan.

Provided by Redox

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 28 cabbage rolls

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 heads cabbage
2 cups long grain rice, scalded
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb fresh lean pork sausage
2 small onions, minced
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup water
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
2 quarts sauerkraut
2 (28 ounce) cans canned tomatoes
4 cups tomato juice
1/8 cup dried onion flakes
8 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 lb bacon, cooked
2 lbs sausage, smoked

Steps:

  • Core cabbage, heat in salt water till leaves separate.
  • Remove each leaf and drain in colander.
  • FILLING--(2nd ingredient group):.
  • To scald rice: Heat a generous amount of water in a heavy pan that will hold the heat.
  • Make sure that the water will be more than enough to cover the rice.
  • Make sure the water is at a rolling boil, if rice is not scalded enough it will be crunchy!
  • Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
  • Rinse with cold water, draining with sieve, then mix into rest of filling ingredients.
  • Now fill the cabbage leaves with filling mixture; folding leaves.
  • While rolling pigs, start cooking the stewing sauce in another pot.
  • STEWING SAUCE--(3rd ingredient group):.
  • Mix group together, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:.
  • Line the roaster with: sauce, layer of pigs, more sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs, layer of pigs, layer of sauce, sprinkle with bacon crumbs etc.
  • Set oven at 350°F.
  • Cover roaster, and once all comes to a kind of a boil, reduce temperature to about 300°F so it doesn't boil over.
  • Cook about 2 more hours.
  • The smoked sausage is optional.
  • If using, mix it in among the other ingredients.
  • NOTE: 3/8 cup dehydrated onions may be used instead of 2 small onions in recipe.

Tips:

  • Use a large baking dish for this recipe. This will allow the cabbage to cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also use a large skillet.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If you do, the cabbage will not cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in this recipe. This will make the dish more flavorful and nutritious.
  • Be sure to season the cabbage well with salt and pepper.
  • Serve this dish with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Hungarian cabbage bake is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Hungarian cabbage bake a try.

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