Description
A quick and creamy skillet cabbage recipe that combines sautéed cabbage, onions, and green chiles with smooth cream cheese for a flavorful and comforting side dish—all ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (4 oz) can sliced green chiles, drained
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded cabbage, thinly sliced onion, drained green chiles, garlic powder, water, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is wilted and the onion is softened.
- Stir in Cream Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat. Add the softened cream cheese and stir continuously until it melts fully and blends smoothly with the vegetables, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve: Immediately serve the skillet cabbage hot as a flavorful side dish:
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage and shred it finely for the best texture.
- For a spicier kick, you can add extra green chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To soften the cream cheese faster, leave it out at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian main with added beans or tofu.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
