Old-Fashioned Cabbage Casserole Recipe (Just 4 Ingredients!)

This Cabbage Casserole is simple, comforting, and downright delicious. It’s got a creamy filling and a delicious crunchy topping that’ll make you want seconds. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks—everyone’s gonna love it!

Cabbage Casserole

I’ve always had a soft spot for old cookbooks, especially those charming old church cookbooks.

There’s just something about them—they’re filled with love, tradition, and recipes that stand the test of time.

When I shared a recipe for baked chicken and rice casserole from my MawMaw’s old church cookbook, so many of y’all reached out to say how much you loved it!

That just warmed my heart.

The old-fashioned cabbage casserole recipe I’m sharing today comes from a cookbook I recently found on eBay called Home Made Cooking – Good ’Nuff for Sharing.

It’s from Antioch Christian Church in the tiny town of Bear Creek, NC. I live in Georgia now, but my heart will always belong to North Carolina. Those church cookbooks from back home bring back so many memories!

Lately, I’ve fallen in love with cabbage. I used to only eat it in my cabbage rolls, but now I can’t get enough. So, when I spotted this Cabbage Casserole recipe in my new cookbook, I had to try it. I already had everything on hand (always a win!), so I whipped it up that night.

Y’all, this southern cabbage casserole is so good!

It reminds me a little of a squash casserole with its creamy texture and cheesy topping. It’s definitely going into my list of favorite cabbage recipes. I did tweak it a bit by adding extra cheddar cheese—because who doesn’t love more cheese?

Ready to try this easy cabbage casserole for yourself? It might just become your new favorite casserole!

Why You’ll Love Cabbage Casserole

• Just 4 Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses just a few basic ingredients—cabbage, cheddar cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. The Pepperidge Farm stuffing on top gives it the perfect crunch, making it one of the easiest ways to turn plain ol’ cabbage into something amazing.
• It’s So Cheesy and Comforting: Who can resist a cheesy cabbage casserole? The cream of mushroom soup blends with the cheese to make a creamy sauce that tastes soooo good! If you love extra cheese (and who doesn’t?), you can toss in another 1/2 cup or more.
• Super Easy to Make: This cabbage casserole is so easy to prepare. Just steam your cabbage leaves, mix everything in a large bowl, sprinkle on the stuffing, and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes.
• A Perfect Side Dish (or More!): While it’s great as a side dish, this delicious casserole is hearty enough to be a main dish by adding a meat mixture like lean ground beef or shredded chicken. You could even mix in some brown rice.

Cabbage Casserole Ingredients

• Green Cabbage: You’ll need a medium head of cabbage, chopped up and steamed until it’s tender (instructions below).
• Cheddar Cheese: The recipe calls for shredded cheddar cheese, but let’s be real—more cheese is always better! I suggest adding an extra 1/2 cup or even a full cup if you’re a cheese lover. It melts down into the cabbage mixture to create a deliciously creamy texture.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup: You’ll need a can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted. This is what gives the casserole its creamy sauce and rich flavor. If you’re using a larger head of cabbage, you might want to double this to make sure everything gets coated nicely.
• Pepperidge Farm Stuffing: I use the stuffing as a topping, and you’ll just sprinkle it straight from the package. The stuffing adds the perfect crunchy texture that makes this casserole so satisfying. If you’ve got a favorite brand, you can use that instead!

How to Make Cabbage Casserole

This really is a wonderful casserole to make when you need a filling side dish. It’s simple to put together in just about 20 minutes (15 of those minutes are just steaming the cabbage!)

Here’s how to make it, you can also print the recipe card at the bottom:

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F.

Steam the Cabbage: Take the cabbage, chop it up, and steam it until it’s tender. This should take about 15 minutes. You want it soft but not mushy.

Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the steamed cabbage mixture with shredded cheddar cheese and a can of cream of mushroom soup (don’t dilute it). Stir it all together until it’s well mixed. If you love extra cheesiness, toss in another 1/2 to 1 cup of cheese. It’s your casserole—make it how you like it!

Prepare the Baking Dish: Grab a 9×13 casserole dish and give it a light spray with non-stick spray so nothing sticks. Pour your cheesy soup mixture with cabbage into the dish and spread it out evenly.

Add the Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle Pepperidge Farm stuffing straight from the package over the top.

Bake It: Pop the casserole into the oven and bake it for 30 minutes or until it’s hot, bubbly, and golden on top.

Serve and Enjoy: Once it’s out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly.

Cabbage Casserole Variations & Add-ins

• Add Protein: Make it a full meal by adding some meat: ham and cabbage go great together, but you can also add ground beef or some chicken. I’ve added crumbled bacon before (boy was that good!).
• Try Different Cheeses: Swap some of the cheddar cheese for mozzarella cheese to make it gooier. You could also mix in some Parmesan for a nutty flavor. Or, if you like spicy, some Pepper Jack.
• Change the Soup: Don’t have mushroom soup? Swap it with cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup if that’s what you’ve got on-hand.
• Add Veggies: Mix in chopped onions, green onions, or a bit of red cabbage for color. Toss in some diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or even a handful of frozen peas.
• Spice It Up: Sprinkle in black pepper, a dash of cayenne pepper, or even a bit of garlic powder. Add a splash of hot sauce if that’s your thing.
• Change the Topping: While I love the way it turns out with Pepperidge Farm stuffing, here are some other ideas: Ritz crackers, bread crumbs, or even crushed potato chips.
• Add Grains: Stir in some rice for a really filling meal.

Storing Leftovers

Let it cool down to room temperature, then scoop it into an airtight container. Pop it in the fridge, and it’ll keep fresh for a few days.

When you’re ready to enjoy it next day, just reheat it in the oven or microwave until it’s nice and warm. For best results, cover with aluminum foil if reheating in the oven to keep it from drying out. It’s just as delicious the second time around!

What to Serve with Cabbage Casserole

• Savory Porkchops
• Tender Eye of Round Roast
• Crockpot Beer Chicken
• Fried Pork Bites
• Oven Roasted Turkey Legs

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Cabbage Casserole

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cabbage chopped and steamed until tender (about 15 minutes)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese this is what the recipe calls for, but I say throw in another 1/2 cup to 1 cup if you like!
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup undiluted (if you use anything larger than a medium head of cabbage, I recommend doubling this)
• Pepperidge Farm stuffing for sprinkling (I used about 1.5 cups worth - you're using this straight from the package)
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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, mix together the steamed chopped cabbage with the cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup until thoroughly combined.  Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with Pepperidge Farm stuffing.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.