Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole

How tempting is a creamy cabbage casserole with a crispy, buttery cracker layer on the top? Enticing, yes?

If you’re a cooking enthusiast, you might have already heard about Brenda Gantt. Her recipes are out of the world; they are unique, tempting, and delicious.

Furthermore, she creates recipes that people can follow without extra effort.

The Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole will be a fantastic addition to your menu for any occasion.

Therefore, if you want to know how to cook it exactly as she does, look no further.

Here is a foolproof recipe for the Brenda Gantt cabbage casserole.

How to Make Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole

The Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole has simple ingredients available all year round.

Moreover, this recipe belongs to Southern-style cuisine and is quite popular in the U.S. and Canada.

It combines shredded or chopped cabbage, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and other stuff in a baking dish.

The uniqueness of this casserole is in its topping. Therefore, it is one of the most delicious recipe out there.

Here’s how you can layer all the ingredients and top it with the crispy stuff to make the Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole:

Ingredients

For the casserole:

• 1 Cabbage (chopped)
• 1 Sweet onion (coarsely chopped)
• Cream of chicken soup (1 can)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup of unsalted melted butter (½ stick)
• Salt and pepper according to taste

For the topping:

• Ritz crackers (1 stalk)
• ½ cup of unsalted melted butter (1 stick)
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)

Instructions

The Brenda Gantt Cabbage Recipe contains healthy and tasty ingredients that make this dish more desirable.

The recipe is easy to make, and if you’re a baking expert, you’re already good to go.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make the Brenda Gantt Cabbage Recipe:

Step1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Now prepare the baking dish; you don’t need to grease it.

Put the chopped cabbage in the dish, and add a layer of coarsely chopped sweet onion.

Step 2

Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the cabbage and onion in the baking dish.

Now mix the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and butter in a bowl and pour it over the cabbage and onion.

You don’t have to mix it in the cabbage and onion; just spread it lightly.

Step 3

For the topping, take a separate bowl and add all the ingredients.

Afterwards, mix the ingredients by stirring, and sprinkle them on the top of the baking dish that has the cabbage and onion mix.

Step 4

Finally, put the baking dish in the oven and bake it for around 35 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit in the preheated oven.

When it’s ready, the casserole should be bubbly, and the top should be golden brown.

Step 5

Remove the dish from the oven and serve the cabbage casserole warm.

Ingredient Substitution

Brenda Gantt uses the best ingredients to enhance the flavor of this cabbage casserole.

We understand some ingredients aren’t always available to you immediately or are not according to your taste.

However, you can replace those ingredients with those that work best.

The following are the best ingredient substitutes available for this cabbage casserole’s ingredients:

●     Vidalia Onion

You can use the Vidalia onion if you don’t have sweet onions.

Vidalia onion is a type of sweet onion, and it will work fine in this recipe.

It has a sweet, mild flavor, is yellow, and is not as pungent as a regular onion.

●     Bread Crumbs

Don’t have Ritz crackers at home? Don’t worry!

You can use breadcrumbs as a substitute for the Ritz crackers.

We have used Ritz crackers in this cabbage casserole mainly because they add crispness to the dish.

However, it is optional that you can use only these specific crackers.

Breadcrumbs are a good option for casseroles as they absorb the extra liquid.

●     Sour Cream

If you are not fond of mayonnaise, you can always use sour cream.

This condiment works not only for nachos and salads but casseroles too.

Sour cream has a similar texture and flavor to mayonnaise and will make your Brenda Gantt cabbage casserole just as creamy.

What to Serve with Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage casserole goes well with a lot of dishes. The best thing about this dish is that it can serve as a main course and a side dish.

We consider it the main course because it is heavy and nutritional, especially if you intend a significant portion of it. You can serve it cold as well.

If you plan to have it with other dishes, the following are the best options:

●     Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken is a simple dish that tastes amazing with a cabbage casserole.

You can also use the leftover casserole to pair it with roasted chicken for a later time. This will serve as a perfect and complete dinner.

●     Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are one of the best foods to serve with a cabbage casserole.

Why not stuff the hot dog in a bun and add the crispy cabbage casserole on its top? This would be a heavenly combination for all hot dog lovers.

●     Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a hearty meal that pairs well with the Brenda Gantt cabbage casserole.

Its texture compliments the casserole well.

Furthermore, the meatloaf and casserole flavors pair well, resulting in a  delicious party in your mouth.

You can always try the all-time favorite Brenda Gantt Meatloaf recipe as a special tribute.

How to Store Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole

You can store your Brenda Gantt-style Cabbage Casserole in the refrigerator, but freezing is not recommended.

You could freeze it, but the cabbage and the topping will lose their crunchiness. However, if you intend to eat it after a week or so, you can freeze it to prevent bacterial growth.

With proper refrigeration, it will last up to 3 to 4 days. Here’s how to store the cabbage casserole:

Air-Tight Container

The best solution is to use an air-tight container for storing the cabbage casserole.

If you don’t have an air-tight container, you can use any plastic container but make sure you cover it tightly.

For freezing, please keep it in an air-tight plastic container and store it for up to 30 days.

How to Reheat Brenda Gantt Cabbage Casserole

To reheat the cabbage casserole, you’ll have to consider the leftover volume.

To bring back the taste of the casserole after refrigerating it, top it with some more topping mixture (crackers, cheese, and butter). Here is the best way to reheat it:

Microwave

Put the cabbage casserole in a microwave-safe dish and heat it for around 40 seconds to 2 minutes.

You can check in between if the cabbage casserole is warm enough to suit your taste.

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