Baked Cabbage Steaks
Oven-baked cabbage slices seasoned with oil and spices, cooked until tender inside and lightly browned on the outside.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients
• 1 medium head of cabbage
• 50 ml (about 3 tablespoons) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes or ground red pepper, to taste
Optional additions (as seen in photo style):
• Shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
2. Slice the Cabbage
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage.
Cut the cabbage into thick round slices (about 2–3 cm / 1 inch thick).
Keep the core intact so the slices stay together.
3. Season the Cabbage
Arrange the cabbage slices in a single layer on the baking tray.
Brush both sides with olive oil.
Sprinkle evenly with:
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper
Add any optional seasonings if using.
4. Bake
Place the tray in the oven.
Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the slices carefully with a spatula.
Bake for another 10 minutes, until:
• Edges are lightly browned
• Centers are tender
• Surface is lightly crisped
5. Optional Cheese Topping
If using cheese:
Remove tray from oven.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each cabbage slice.
Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
6. Serve
Serve warm as:
• A side dish
• A light main dish
• A vegetable snack
⭐ Helpful Tips
✔ Cut slices thick so they don’t fall apart
✔ Turn carefully using a wide spatula
✔ For softer cabbage, cover loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes
✔ For crispier edges, bake uncovered the whole time
🧊 Storage
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
• Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture