These stuffed cabbage cups are a fun take on classic stuffed cabbage rolls, and they are filled with savory ground meat and melted provolone cheese. This dish makes a delicious part of a main meal with simple side dishes like roasted or mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
To make stuffed cabbage cups, you first cook the cabbage until the leaves are tender and easy to remove. The leaves are then placed into a muffin tin and stuffed with a ground meat mixture and provolone cheese. Once the cabbage cups are fully assembled, they are baked until the meat is cooked through, the cabbage is tender, and the cheese is completely melted
What are Stuffed Cabbage Cups?
Stuffed cabbage cups are an easy twist on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls. Instead of rolling the cabbage leaves individually, each leaf is placed into a muffin tray to create a cup. Then, the cabbage leaves are filled with seasoned ground meat and provolone cheese before being folded closed and baked.
Using a muffin tin also makes assembling the cabbage cups extra easy, especially if the cabbage leaves are on the smaller size. The melted provolone in the center adds a delicious cheesy surprise to every bite.
Pro Tips
- Cook the cabbage until the leaves are tender and pliable so that you can easily assemble the cups without them tearing.
- Choose cabbage leaves that are large enough to fit into the muffin tin cups and fold over the ground meat filling.
- Don't overfill the cabbage cups or else it will be difficult to fold the cabbage over to fully enclose them.
- Provolone is a particularly good choice in this recipe because it melts beautifully, but you could use mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss instead if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use a Different Type of Cheese in Stuffed Cabbage Cups?
Yes, you can! Provolone has a lighter cheese flavor and melts nicely, but you could also use mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss instead if you prefer.
What Type of Meat Should Be Used for Stuffed Cabbage Cups?
You can use whatever type of ground meat that you enjoy for this recipe such as ground beef or ground pork, or a mixture of the two. Ground turkey or chicken are also excellent options for this recipe.
Can Stuffed Cabbage Cups Be Made Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the cabbage leaves and meat mixture ahead of time and assemble the cups before you intend to bake them. Simply cover the muffin tin and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them for dinner.
How to Store Stuffed Cabbage Cups
You can store leftover stuffed cabbage cups in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, you can reheat them in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until they are hot throughout.
Ingredients
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage Cups
Cut the center out of the whole cabbage. Place the cabbage in a pot of water and cook until the leaves become tender and can be easily peeled away. Carefully peel off the cooked cabbage leaves one at a time. Place one cabbage leaf into each muffin cup in a muffin tin, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides to create a cup.
Cut the center out of the whole cabbage. Place the cabbage in a pot of water and cook until the leaves become tender and can be easily peeled away. Carefully peel off the cooked cabbage leaves one at a time. Place one cabbage leaf into each muffin cup in a muffin tin, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides to create a cup.
In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
Place some of the meat mixture inside each cabbage leaf, place a slice of provolone cheese on top, and cover the cheese with more of the meat mixture. Fold the cabbage leaf over the top of the filling to enclose. Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender.
Place some of the meat mixture inside each cabbage leaf, place a slice of provolone cheese on top, and cover the cheese with more of the meat mixture. Fold the cabbage leaf over the top of the filling to enclose. Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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