This cabbage and sausage skillet is a combination of smoked sausage, vegetables and savory seasonings, all cooked together to make a quick and easy dinner. A hearty low carb meal that always gets rave reviews!
When I’m looking for a super fast meal that I know the whole family will eat, I turn to favorites such as garlic butter chicken and mushrooms, grilled scallops and this super simple sausage and cabbage dish.
There are some days where I just have no idea what to make for dinner. On those days, I pull some staples out of my fridge and pantry to put together a cabbage and sausage skillet. This cabbage recipe only has a few ingredients, and can be on the table in 30 minutes or less! It’s also a great St. Patrick’s Day dish! Looking for more comfort food recipe ideas? Don’t miss my biscuit chicken pot pie, Cincinnati chili and stuffed green peppers.
You can serve your this dish as-is, or add a side of sour cream mashed potatoes, mushroom rice or sauteed green beans. A nice loaf of crusty bread is also a great option to round out the meal.
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Cabbage And Sausage Skillet Ingredients
To make a cabbage and sausage skillet for dinner tonight, you will need olive oil, smoked sausage, butter, onion, garlic, cabbage, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper and parsley.
How Do You Make A Cabbage And Sausage Skillet?
When you make this cabbage and sausage skillet recipe, first chop your cabbage and onion, then slice the sausage. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and cook the sausage until tender and golden brown. Remove the sausage from the pan, then add butter and onions. Cook the onions until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Place chopped cabbage and seasonings in the skillet. Cook the cabbage until it is softened, then place the sausage back in the pan. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
- I typically use kielbasa as it’s flavorful and readily available. You can use turkey or beef kielbasa, either will work just fine.
- Make sure to wash and dry your cabbage before cooking it.
- You can purchase Cajun seasoning or make your own Cajun seasoning.
- The great thing about this recipe is that it can easily be doubled or even tripled if you’re feeding a crowd.
- This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Quick Tip
Chop the cabbage pieces to about the same size as your sausage slices.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you should wash your cabbage before cooking it. Remove the outer leaves and wash the cabbage. Make sure to dry the cabbage before cooking it.
I cut cabbage pieces a little larger than what you’d find in a bag of coleslaw because I like the vegetables to be similar in size to the sausage pieces. Cut the cabbage into quarters, then cut the core out of each quarter. Use a sharp knife and coarsely chop the cabbage into 1 inch pieces to use in the recipe.
The total cook time for cabbage and sausage is about 20 minutes. In this cabbage and sausage skilled recipe, you cook the sausage for 6-8 minutes and then cook the onion for 5 minutes. The cabbage cooks for 8-10 minutes and then everything is cooked together for an additional 1 minute.
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Cabbage And Sausage Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as-is, but there are so many different ways to customize the flavors to your own tastes.
- Protein: Instead of kielbasa, try a different type of sausage such as andouille sausage or Italian sausage. You can also use ground beef, ground turkey or diced chicken.
- Vegetables: Add extra veggies such as mushrooms, bell peppers, green beans or zucchini.
- Cheese: This recipe is great with a little cheddar or mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the top.
- Tender: For more tender cabbage, you can add a little water or chicken broth to the pan for the last couple of minutes of cook time for the cabbage.
- Seasonings: Amp up the flavor with a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning, Italian seasoning or a drizzle of red wine vinegar.
- Spicy: Bring the heat with some crushed red pepper flakes or a little hot sauce.
Cabbage and sausage is a classic dish for good reason – it’s economical, fast and always a welcome addition to the dinner table.
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Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage such as kielbasa, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Place the cabbage, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper in the pan.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until cabbage is wilted. Stir in the sausage and cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- I typically use kielbasa as it’s flavorful and readily available. You can use turkey or beef kielbasa, either will work just fine.
- Make sure to wash and dry your cabbage before cooking it.
- Chop the cabbage pieces to about the same size as your sausage slices.
I loved that the recipe was super straightforward, easy to make and did not sacrifice any flavor!
Thanks for a great recipe, so quick and easy to make, our family loved it.
This was delicious and really comforting. My kids really enjoyed it too.
In my culture we like to pair cabbage with corned beef or fish so sausage is an interesting pair, so much so that I can taste it from my laptop.
II see in the image you served it over mashed potatoes. can you suggest another side?
Any starch should work like rice, small pasta, garlic bread, roasted potatoes.
Thank you! I am going to try the roasted potatoes.
Could you substitute Brussels sprouts instead of the cabbage??
You can, you’d just want to coarsely chop or shred them.
Quick tasty recipe which I just love!
I am such a fan of this easy flavorful recipe!
I made this yesterday and it was amazing! Between 3 people there was nothing left! The only change I made was tossing in a few pieces of seasoned country ham because I didn’t want it to go to waste. I will definitely make this again and thank you!
Than k you so much for this quick, delicious recipe! I never would have thought of adding cajun seasoning to cabbage, but it complemented the meal perfectly. I walked in with the ingredients at 5:30 and we were eating a complete, yummy meal by 6:30! My husband loved it too!!
Loved this for an easy weeknight meal, going on the regular rotation. Kiddo approved too!
I used turkey kielbasa and this was incredible! All 3 kids loved it!
Love such quick and easy dinners, everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
I often cook green beans and sausage together. Love this variation. The sausage gives the cabbage so much flavor! Delicious!
This recipe is so fast to put together and so good. It will be a regular on our menu!
My kids loved this sausage and cabbage skillet. Clean plates all around!
My family loved your cabbage and sausage and have asked for it again!
Easy recipe for a busy person like me. Would cook this for my kids next time!
With this recipe I got hungry, congratulations
A 30-minute meal that is easy and delicious?! Absolutely!