4.37 from 46 votes

Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan

Name: Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 small to medium head green cabbage (cut into 4 wedges); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

By CarolUpdated Aug 18, 2025

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This Baked Cabbage recipe is a unique and easy vegetable side dish even cabbage skeptics will love! Baking cabbage brings out its earthy sweetness, and nutty Parmesan cheese and garlic infuse it with savory flavor. Serve with Italian Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Zucchini, or Chicken Pot Pie!

“Absolutely delicious!! Followed the recipe but was generous with all ingredients to really coat the cabbage. Incredibly good!! Easy, too.”

Baked Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges in white baking dish with serving fork.

Why This Recipe is a Keeper!
How to Make Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan:
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Recipe FAQs:
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Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Why This Recipe is a Keeper!

When cabbage is baked or roasted, it takes on a mild, sweet, earthy flavor. Because of that, it’s excellent at absorbing and taking on the flavors of the other ingredients in a recipe.

That earthy sweetness of cooked cabbage shines in this Baked Cabbage recipe, which pairs perfectly with the complex flavor of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and the richness of butter. A delicate, crispy crust forms on the edges of the cabbage wedges, contrasting the buttery, tender baked cabbage.

The garlic butter in this baked cabbage recipe lightly browns, adding flavor depth. You don’t want to waste a drop! It’s excellent spooned over the top of the wedges when serving.

While intensely flavorful, this simple recipe comes together quickly in just one baking dish. Using minimal ingredients, humble cabbage is transformed into an elegant side dish. This cabbage wedge recipe calls for half a head of green cabbage, making it the ideal way to use any leftover cabbage in the fridge.

This Baked Cabbage recipe is:

Simple! This recipe uses minimal ingredients.
Delicious! Garlic butter and parmesan cheese infuse the cabbage with tons of flavor!
Easy! Comes together in just one baking dish.
Thrifty! The perfect way to use a half-head of leftover cabbage!
Low-carb!

How to Make Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan:

Recipe Ingredients:

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this cabbage wedge recipe. See the recipe card below for the exact quantities.

Ingredients for Baked Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges in glass bowls.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Cabbage: This baked cabbage recipe uses green cabbage. Savoy cabbage, which is more expensive than green cabbage, can also be used. Savoy cabbage is milder in flavor and has a “ruffled” texture. Red cabbage will also work.
Garlic: I highly recommend using fresh garlic, which has better flavor than anything from a jar.
Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter in my recipes so I can more easily adjust the amount of salt.
Parmesan Cheese: I used freshly grated domestic Parmesan cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano is only produced in Parma, Italy, and it’s much more expensive than domestic Parmesan but the flavor is richer. Asiago or Romano cheese can also be used.

Step-By-Step Instructions:

Gather and prep all the ingredients.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Season the melted butter with salt and black pepper to taste and add the garlic.
Place the cabbage wedges in the baking dish.
Brush half the garlic butter over the top side of the cabbage wedges. Press half the Parmesan cheese onto the cabbage wedges.

Four wedges of cabbage in white baking dish being brushed with butter and garlic.

Carefully flip the wedges, holding the cheese onto each wedge as much as possible.
Brush the wedges again with the remaining garlic butter, then press the remaining cheese onto the wedges.
MAKE AHEAD: Can be prepped ahead to this point.

Four wedges of cabbage in white rectangular baking dish sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the cabbage are lightly browned and crispy.
Done! A lovely, buttery, easy cabbage side dish you’ll put on repeat!

Baked Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges in white rectangular baking dish with serving fork and green striped towel.

Chef Tips and Tricks:

The cabbage can also be cut into “steaks” for a different look.
Keep the core in each wedge to help hold each wedge together. If it’s too tough, you can always remove it later.
If your cabbage is large, cut it into six wedges.
If you don’t mind the added carbs, a topping of crispy breadcrumbs such as panko or butter cracker crumbs adds a nice touch. To keep it low-carb, use ground pork rinds.

Three wedges of Baked Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges.

Recipe FAQs:

What is the difference between roasting and baking?

Roasting is generally employed when cooking meat, fish, poultry, or vegetables and is typically done at a higher heat than baking–usually over 400 degrees. Baking (375 degrees and under) is generally reserved for pastries, desserts, bread, casseroles, and pasta dishes. However, the terms are used interchangeably because dishes can be “slow-roasted,” meaning they’re cooked at a low temperature for an extended period.

Do baked cabbage wedges reheat well?

Yes! Because it’s baked rather than roasted (higher temperature), this easy baked cabbage recipe reheats well in the oven.

Can Baked Cabbage Wedges be made ahead of time?

Yes, but I suggest only prepping it to the point of baking. Let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake it as directed.

Four wedges of Baked Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges in baking dish with serving fork garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Storage:

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees.

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4.37 from 46 votes

Baked Cabbage with Garlic and Parmesan

By Carol | From A Chef’s Kitchen

This Baked Cabbage recipe is a unique and easy vegetable side dish. Roasting cabbage brings out its earthy sweetness, and nutty Parmesan cheese and garlic infuse it with savory flavor.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ Cooking spray
▢ 1/2 small to medium head green cabbage, cut into 4 wedges
▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
▢ 4 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
▢ Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Season the melted butter with salt and black pepper to taste and add the garlic.
Place the cabbage wedges in the baking dish.
Brush half the garlic butter over the top side of the cabbage wedges. Press half the Parmesan cheese onto the cabbage wedges.
Carefully flip the wedges, holding the cheese onto each wedge as much as possible.
Brush the wedges again with the remaining garlic butter, then press the remaining cheese onto the wedges.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the cabbage are lightly browned and crispy. Tent with foil if necessary to if getting too brown.

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Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Savoy or red cabbage can also be used.
Use Asiago or Romano cheese in place of Parmesan.

TIPS:

The cabbage can also be cut into “steaks” for a different look.
Keep the core in each wedge to help hold each wedge together. If it’s too tough, you can always remove it later.
If your cabbage is large, cut it into six wedges.

MAKE AHEAD:

Prep to the point of baking. Let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake it as directed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgeCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are automatically calculated using unbranded products and are estimates only. Actual results may vary based on ingredients used and portion sizes. Adjust as needed for dietary restrictions, allergies, or health concerns.