Rich indulgent vegetable side dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6-8 oz Maplewood smoked bacon, chopped
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5-6 cabbage wedges
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh thyme
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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Add chopped bacon to a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Allow it to cook until the fat has rendered but the bacon hasn't overcooked. Remove from the pan, leaving the drippings.
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Arrange the cabbage wedges in the hot skillet. Allow the first side to get color and char, about 5 minutes. Flip and let the second side char for about another 5 minutes, or until it has some color.
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Pour the heavy cream over the cabbage. Evenly sprinkle the bacon over the tops. Season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, and finally sprinkle the Gruyere over the top.
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Allow the cabbage to bake for 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is fork tender and the cream has thickened and is bubbly. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Charred cabbage and bacon are baked in decadent cream and Gruyere for an easy and elegant side.
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This one-skillet dish combines smoky bacon with tender cabbage and rich, creamy cheese sauce.