Low Carb Cabbage And Bacon Gratin
This low carb gratin is packed with tender cabbage, crispy bacon and a creamy cheese sauce, baked until oozy and golden.This makes for a great accompaniment to a Sunday roast chicken!
How to Make It
Step 1
Chop the cabbage into half inch strips and add to a pan of boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender and almost cooked through. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crisp and golden brown all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 4
To prepare the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small pan over a low heat. Mince the garlic and add to the pan, sweating gently until tender.
Step 5
Add the cream cheese, Parmesan, stock and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for a minute or two until you have a thick and creamy sauce.
Step 6
Arrange the cooked cabbage across a sheet pan. Crumble the cooked bacon over the cabbage and season with a little salt and pepper.
Step 7
Spoon the cheese sauce over the cabbage and bacon and sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.
Step 8
Transfer to the oven to bake for 18 minutes or until hot through and golden brown all over.
Ingredients
- Bacon – 4 slice – 6″ long
- Heavy Cream – 2 tablespoon
- Parmesan Cheese – 2 tablespoon, grated
- Cream Cheese Spread – 2 tablespoon
- Cheddar Cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Cabbage – 1 medium – head – approx 5 3/4″ diameter
- Garlic – 1 clove
- Unsalted Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme – ½ cup
- Salt, Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper – ⅛ teaspoon