Twice-Cooked Cabbage with Sour Cream and Bacon – FBD

Twice-Cooked Cabbage with Sour Cream and Bacon is truly a standout when you're in need of a unique low-carb side dish! Feel free to add more bacon if you prefer, and enjoy this delicious cabbage dish with onion, bacon, sour cream, and cheese as a main dish!

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Continuing the cabbage love this month, I've selected this Twice-Cooked Cabbage with Sour Cream and Bacon as my Friday Favorites choice. With cabbage being so affordable in March, I encourage you to experiment with cabbage recipes while the prices are low.

For cabbage enthusiasts, this twice-cooked cabbage is a must-try recipe. Even if you're not the biggest fan of cabbage, the addition of bacon in this dish might change your mind. When we tested this recipe, Kara and I absolutely enjoyed the lightly cooked cabbage combined with crispy bacon, baked with a sour cream and cheese topping.

If you're seeking a unique low-carb side dish, I urge you to give this flavorful Twice-Cooked Cabbage a chance. You won't be disappointed!

What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

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• Thick-sliced bacon


• Olive Oil (or bacon fat)


• Yellow onion


• Cabbage


• Szeged Sweet Paprika


• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper


• Sour cream (Daisy full-fat sour cream preferred)


• Grated Mozzarella cheese

What makes Twice-Cooked Cabbage so delicious?

The cooking method used in this recipe, starting with Sweet Paprika and cabbage, followed by bacon, and then baked with sour cream and cheese, results in a sweet and flavorful cabbage dish. Just a small amount of bacon is enough to make this dish incredible, but feel free to add more bacon if desired!

How low in carbs is this Twice-Cooked Cabbage?

This amazing cabbage side dish has only 3 net carbs per serving!

Looking for more cabbage recipe ideas?

Explore Low-Carb and Keto Cabbage Recipes for more delicious cabbage recipes if you're a cabbage fan.

How to Make Twice-Cooked Cabbage with Sour Cream and Bacon:

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1. Slice bacon into strips and cook until crisp; then drain on paper towels.


2. In a large frying pan, cook the onion in olive oil or bacon fat until slightly browned.


3. Add shredded cabbage and season with Sweet Paprika, salt, and pepper.


4. Cook cabbage until softened, then add the bacon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.


5. Transfer cabbage-bacon mixture to a baking dish and spread sour cream on top.


6. Sprinkle grated Mozzarella over the top.


7. Bake for about 30 minutes until heated through and top is browned.


8. Serve hot and enjoy your Twice-Cooked Cabbage!

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Weekend Food Prep:

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