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October 6, 2015 By Nicole Harris 62 Comments

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

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Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey.

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

This dinner is everything. Quick, easy, nutritious and cheesy. That’s a win in my book. Oh, and it is a one-pot meal. So no sink full of dirty dishes!

This Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole begins with Ground Turkey. I used ground turkey as a healthier alternative to the traditional ground beef. Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey is a lean source of protein that is perfect for dinner.

Add vegetables, rice and cheese for a well-rounded meal that your family will love!

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

I love one pot meals. For the obvious reason of less dishes to wash. But also, we are all so busy, especially this time of year. So to be able to feed my family a quick and easy meal that is nutritious too, that is really important.

You may also want to check out this Turkey Spinach Artichoke Wild Rice Casserole and this Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup.

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Stuffed cabbage rolls are one of my favorite meals. My family lineage is mostly Eastern European, so I must be genetically predisposed to love stuffed cabbage! Or, you know, it’s just delicious.

Traditional cabbage rolls can be a bit time consuming. This recipe has all of the great flavors with minimal time and effort involved. Lazy Comfort Food . . . that’s sorta my thang.

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

This dish will be a new family favorite… I know, I know. I say that all the time. But really, this is going to be a hit!

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb . Package Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 White Onion - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 14 ounce Can Diced Tomatoes, low sodium
  • 1/2 Head Small Green Cabbage - chopped
  • 1½ Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Quick Cook Rice or Rice Blend, I used 10 minute cook rice & grain medley
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Chopped Parsley
  • Salt/Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  1. In large dutch oven over medium high heat, brown turkey with olive oil and onions.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, water and rice to pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add cabbage, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Top with cheese and cover 1-2 minutes to melt.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Optional add ins: bell peppers, celery, carrots.

Nutrition Information
Yield 6
Amount Per Serving Calories 409Sodium 857mgCarbohydrates 31gSugar 2gProtein 30g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course
Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is a one pot dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey.

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  1. A.E. says

    October 6, 2015 at

    I make something similar, but skip the cheese, use grass fed ground beef and use Quinoa instead of the rice. I also make a separate tomato sauce with butter/onion/flour to serve on top for an extra flavor boost.
    Either way, very tasty indeed!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    December 15, 2015 at

    Just made this for dinner- was a little skeptical of the cheese but it was a great touch! I added a can of chickpeas but otherwise followed the recipe. I was a bit surprised when even both of my kids gobbled it up. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Lana May says

    February 2, 2016 at

    This was a really good recipe and I am not a fan of cooked cabbage…..but I made some adjustments. I always season the meat when browning, but still added all of the seasonings later I also like a little heat so I substituted the can of tomatoes for two cans of rotel. I will be cooking this one again.

    Reply
  4. Annie says

    April 3, 2016 at

    how would I make this if I didn’t want to use quick rice? I prefer using regular blends that have not been processed. Thanks

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      April 7, 2016 at

      Cooking your preferred rice separately then adding it to the dish during the last few minutes of cooking will probably work best. Regular rice takes longer to cook than this casserole. But I’m sure it will be just as yummy. I love to use wild rice 🙂

      Reply
  5. Deborah says

    April 15, 2016 at

    I am on a NO CARB diet and I made this without the rice and added Andouille Sausage and instead of water I added 1/2 cup chicken broth. It was DE-LISH!!!! Perfect No Carb meal.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      April 18, 2016 at

      I’m glad you were able to make this work with your diet and it still tastes great! Thanks for coming back and leaving your tips for no carb diets.

      Reply
  6. Sandra Lewis says

    June 5, 2016 at

    I have this on the stove right now, I was wondering how much cabbage (you said 1/2 a small head, would that be maybe about four cups. Thank you

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      June 5, 2016 at

      Hi Sandy! Yes, 3-4 cups is just right. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Charlene says

    June 22, 2016 at

    I made this! It was scrumptious! I left out the rice and used 1/2 cup of water. My bunch won’t eat rice. Doesn’t even need the cheese! But I love cheese so I used it! I didn’t have the onion chopped so I just used a little extra onion powder. LOVE it!! I will say this is the first time I’ve ever liked cabbage outside of an eggroll from the chinese buffet! My family hasn’t made it back from the pool yet to try it, but I’ve already had 3 helpings! lol, Thanks for a wonderful recipe. It just added another vegetable to my diet!

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    June 28, 2016 at

    I just found out I have an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s disease. It affects the thyroid and have been put on a fairly restrictive diet. I was finding it hard to come up with recipes that worked for my diet AND tasted good. This was both! I had to leave out the cheese but it was still really hearty and filling and plenty of leftovers so I won’t have to cook some other night! It’s will be going on the rotation!!

    Reply
  9. Jessi says

    July 5, 2016 at

    I added corn, carrots, black beans, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, Italian seasoning, and more of the recipe seasonings and it was delish.

    Reply
  10. Nikki says

    July 18, 2016 at

    I made this tonight and changed it slightly. I added 4 slices of thick bacon and some honey to sweeten it up. Used a bag of Cole slaw and stirred in some leftover rice at the end instead of cooking the rice in the recipe. Absolutely delicious!!

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    August 2, 2016 at

    What are the nutritional values of this recipe? I made it and it was delicious! I hope to be able to track it in my food log.

    Reply
  12. Karen Worth says

    August 13, 2016 at

    This recipe was just moved to the top of our “go to” meal list. It is easy to make and so delicious.. Even my teenage boys love it. We have made it with and without rice. It’s great both ways.. We love cheese but we have been making it without it.

    thanks for sharing this new family favorite!

    Reply
  13. Crissy says

    August 30, 2016 at

    Wow, this was amazing! I added carrot, celery and kale and used brown rice and chicken stock. We both loved it so much, it was flavorful, filling, and made a huge pot! So much easier than stuffed cabbage rolls. I will definitely make this again! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  14. brenda says

    September 23, 2016 at

    any idea if this will freeze well

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    • Nicole Harris says

      September 27, 2016 at

      No, sorry Brenda. I have never tried freezing this specifically. I know that rice can get a little weird sometimes when it is frozen.

      Reply
  15. Roger Drenga says

    September 27, 2016 at

    My Mom use to make this when she couldn’t find a big cabbage to make the rolls.
    Probably not the same recipe as Mom’s. Followed yours and came out delicious.
    Easy to make even for a guy.

    Reply
  16. Mel says

    October 13, 2016 at

    Hi,

    I was just wondering if I make the rice separartely how much water should I eliminate from the recipe. Or do I still stick with the 1 1/2 cups? I’ve purchased everything so I can make this delicious dish tomorrow night!

    Thanks for any tips!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      October 14, 2016 at

      Hi Mel! Most of the water was needed for cooking the rice. I think you will be okay with just 1/2 cup of water to ensure that the casserole doesn’t dry out. Keep an eye on it and add additional water if needed. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
      • Mel says

        October 20, 2016 at

        It was GREAT definitely adding it to my lineup! The only thing I did was add the rice towards the end as I made it separately! Thanks for posting!

        Reply
  17. cynthia says

    November 7, 2016 at

    Hello, This recipe looks amazing. How many people would you say it feeds?

    Reply
  18. {Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says

    November 13, 2016 at

    I love cabbage, it may be my Ukrainian blood 😉 But I will try making this, this week. Happy to find it on Pinterest.

    Reply
  19. Kallie says

    January 23, 2017 at

    I’ve made this several times and my family loves it!!! I just wanted to Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Jeanette says

    February 2, 2017 at

    This sounds really good. Just wondering how much meat you use, whether it is ground turkey or ground beef it just says a package. all packages are different.
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    Thanks

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    February 4, 2017 at

    Second time making it! We used grass fed ground beef and since I had some leftover beef broth from another recipe we used half broth half water. Added an orange bell pepper, too! We topped it with sharp white cheddar cheese. Thanks for this great recipe!

    Reply
  22. Patsy Conlon says

    March 29, 2017 at

    Can you make this ahead to save time??? And put it in the oven to warm it up??
    Let me know, sure would appreciate it.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      March 30, 2017 at

      I would make everything ahead of time except the rice. The casserole should reheat nicely but the rice might soak up all the moisture. You can always prep the rice when reheating the casserole then add it before serving. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  23. Patsy Conlon says

    March 30, 2017 at

    Thank you great idea. I thought of that but put it all together with the cheese on top and put it in the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes. But I did put a smaller portion in the oven. This is a large casserole.
    Was very good. Thank you so much for the recipe.
    5 stars for me. Thanks again for replying to me as well ????
    Patsy Conlon

    Reply
  24. Shirley says

    August 7, 2017 at

    I used regular white rice and cooked it until almost done before adding the cabbage. I used 3/4 bag of shredded coleslaw mix and added a can of tomato sauce and about 1/3 cup cider vinegar to mimic the cabbage roll taste. . Very healthy and hearty dish.

    Reply
  25. Kathryn McCreight says

    September 4, 2017 at

    What if I don’t have a dutch oven??

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      September 4, 2017 at

      You can use a large pot with a lid. It will work fine. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  26. Bobbie says

    September 5, 2017 at

    This was really wonderful! Made it using ground beef, but everything else was pretty much the same as recipe, and the hubby LOVED it! Had 3 helpings last night! And SO EASY!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  27. Shelli Barnes says

    April 10, 2018 at

    You could also substitute cous cous or quinoa for the rice, and I think elbow macaroni noodles sound like a fun addition to replace the rice once in a while. The apple cider vinegar sounds like a good addition too. Celery, cilantro, carrots, corn, black beans, or even red kidney beans, think I’ll try this tonight. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Shelli Barnes says

      April 10, 2018 at

      P.S.

      I’ll be browning some sausage to add to the hamburger too, sounds like just the right amount of spicy flavor.

      Reply
  28. Nelda says

    April 22, 2018 at

    Any suggestions to replace the tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      April 26, 2018 at

      You can just leave them off or substitute with some chopped red bell pepper.

      Reply
  29. Yvonne says

    July 30, 2018 at

    Put some Rotel in mine for a little bite plus the diced tomatoes. Very good

    Reply
  30. Rose says

    October 9, 2018 at

    This was very good I added onion soup mix just a little for flavor yum

    Reply
  31. Laura says

    November 26, 2018 at

    I loved this, and so did my family! Quick & easy, only changes I made were to use broth instead of water & real garlic instead of powder. As someone suggested, I also added a shredded carrot. Definitely a keeper in my house!

    Reply
  32. Vivian says

    December 11, 2018 at

    Question! Probably a silly one. Do you drain the tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      December 13, 2018 at

      Nope. Just dump the tomatoes and juice in there 🙂

      Reply
  33. Deb says

    January 7, 2019 at

    Was just ok, sorry but taste buds are didn’t like.

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    January 13, 2019 at

    I used veggie broth instead of water and veggie crumbles instead of beef, it was yummu

    Reply
  35. Misty says

    July 8, 2019 at

    Thank you for the suggestion of the onion soup mix, gave it more flavor!

    Reply
  36. Misty says

    July 8, 2019 at

    Good and easy recipe! Good flavor may try to add rotel next time. Might be good with homemade cornbread.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 20, 2019 at

      Yum! Sounds great 🙂

      Reply
  37. Linda says

    October 24, 2019 at

    Want to make this but since it is for six can this recipe be freezable

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      November 2, 2019 at

      I think this would freeze okay 🙂

      Reply
  38. Bobbie says

    October 28, 2019 at

    Came on here to tell you that this has become one of my regular “go to” recipes, and realized I’d commented already back in 2017 when I first found it! Thanks so much, we love it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      November 2, 2019 at

      Awesome! I’m so glad you love it 😀

      Reply
  39. Bobbie says

    October 28, 2019 at

    ☺️

    Reply
  40. Ellen says

    May 11, 2020 at

    Would minute instant work?

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      May 25, 2020 at

      Yes, just obviously add right at the end 🙂

      Reply
  41. Annie says

    May 12, 2020 at

    We tried to like it as is but kept having to add things because it didnt have enough sauce or flavor.

    Reply
  42. Ron Howell says

    September 23, 2020 at

    To many ads on this site. I won’t be back. Liked the recipe though.

    Reply
  43. KPM says

    October 2, 2020 at

    Thank you for sharing this recipe, was easy and tasty – I doubled it and used broth in lieu of water.

    Reply
  44. Joel says

    October 11, 2020 at

    So I assume you put the rice (uncooked) in at the sometime as the cabbage?

    Reply
  45. Jill says

    January 21, 2021 at

    Making this right now. I’m using Jimmy Dean’s sausage instead of the turkey. I think I’d suggest boiling the cabbage down a bit before adding it.

    Reply
  46. Carolann says

    February 6, 2021 at

    Just finished making this and waiting for everything to come together. I did add Savory Seasoning and some mild pepper flakes to this too. Some how I forgot to buy Cheddar cheese( ha! Living in Wisconsin…) so will substitute Gouda if wanted. I would’ve added bacon for more flavor, but were out. My husband will be the taste tester for this dish.▶️

    Reply
  47. Antonette Coffee says

    April 4, 2021 at

    I made this today and used cauliflower rice instead along with dairy-free cheese. It was super-delicious. My entire family enjoyed.

    Reply

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