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Creamy Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

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A quick, budget-friendly, and comforting skillet dish combining sautéed cabbage and smoky sausage in a creamy sauce with a touch of mustard.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small head of green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds (kielbasa or andouille preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice the cabbage thinly into strips about ¼ inch thick. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic. Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices in a single layer and sear undisturbed for a couple of minutes until browned. Flip and brown the other side. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
  3. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic during the last minute, stirring carefully to avoid burning.
  4. Stir in the cabbage slices, reduce heat to medium-low, season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until cabbage softens and reduces by about half (8-10 minutes).
  5. Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard if using. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens slightly and coats the ingredients (3-4 minutes).
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of milk or broth to loosen it. If too thin, cook longer to reduce. Use medium-low heat for cabbage to avoid burning. Browning sausage undisturbed creates a better crust. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream. Sausage brands like Johnsonville or Aidells recommended for flavor. Can add shredded carrots or swap cabbage types for variation.

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Keywords: cabbage, sausage, creamy skillet, easy dinner, budget-friendly, weeknight meal, comfort food

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