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Savoy cabbage casserole layered with ground pork, rice, and sour cream, baked golden brown.
Casserole enriched with sour cream, layered with minced meat and cabbage.

Layered Savoy Cabbage Casserole

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
This dish is the Hungarian answer to lasagna. The robust flavor of Savoy cabbage is tamed by the richness of sour cream and savory pork. The layering ensures a perfect balance of flavors in every bite, melting together into a unified dish in the oven.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 900 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
  • Pots (for rice and blanching)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cook the rice until half-done. Separate cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water.

Tip: Blanching (brief boiling then cooling) softens the leaves and preserves color without overcooking them.
2 ✓

Sauté the ground pork with the onions and spices until browned.

Tip: Cook the meat thoroughly; the oven time is mostly for melding flavors.
3 ✓

Layer in the dish: cabbage, meat+rice mixture, sour cream, repeat.

Tip: Make sure the top layer is sour cream—it bakes into a delicious golden crust and keeps the dish moist.
4 ✓

Bake until bubbly and browned on top.

Tip: It's done when the top has nice brown spots.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the bottom watery?
Cabbage releases a lot of water. Drain the leaves thoroughly after blanching, and bake it a bit longer!

Ingredients

  • 1 head Savoy Cabbage
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 cup Rice (uncooked)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil