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    Published: Apr 2, 2020 · Modified: Apr 12, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

    30-Minute Creamed Cabbage with Sausage

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    With only a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to spare, you can please the entire family with this delicious and comforting Creamed Cabbage with Caraway and Sausage.

    Horizontal photo of a platter filled with creamed cabbage with caraway and sausage with a pink, green, and white striped napkin and serving spoons.

    You'll be amazed at how quickly you can put this budget-friendly and delicious dinner table after a busy day. 

    Why not take the 30-minute dinnertime challenge, and make it for your family tonight?!

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • Why this recipe works:
    • Switching out the sausage:
    • How long will this creamed cabbage keep in the fridge?
    • Can this dish be frozen after cooking?
    • Can purple cabbage be substituted for green cabbage, or can they be used together in this recipe?
    • Will any color onion work in this recipe?
    • What if I don't like caraway seeds? Can I leave them out, or substitute with something else?
    • Can half-and-half be substituted for the heavy cream?
    • Additional German-inspired comfort foods:
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    The ingredient list:

    • sausage (Polska-kielbasa is shown here)
    • light-colored oil
    • green cabbage
    • onion
    • caraway seeds
    • deli-mustard
    • heavy cream
    • butter
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • large high-sided skillet with a lid
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • bench scraper (for easily moving chopped food, optional)
    • wooden spoon

    Why this recipe works:

    If you're not a fan of sauerkraut, then fear not, this recipe tastes nothing like that.

    The flavor does, however, have a German kick to it thanks to the caraway seed and mustard.

    I wrote this recipe using deli-style mustard, but if you have a different, favorite type of mustard, like a stone-ground, German-style, Dijon, or anything other than a plain yellow hot dog mustard, by all means, use it.

    What the mustard does is infuse a little bite and acidity to the cabbage, which helps to cut through the richness of the cream and balances the flavors nicely.

    Overhead photo of a platter of creamed cabbage with caraway and sausage along with serving spoons.

    Switching out the sausage:

    Another thing you may, or may not want to do, is switch out the sausage.

    I used Polska kielbasa when writing this recipe.

    However, if you prefer a smoked sausage, bratwurst, or even hot dogs...feel free to substitute.

    *Note - If you do decide to use a sausage that is not already pre-cooked (like bratwurst or even Italian sausage), please pre-cook the sausage before adding it to the skillet.

    How long will this creamed cabbage keep in the fridge?

    Stored in an air-tight container, this dish will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

    To reheat, do so in a covered microwave-safe container, OR heat in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

    Can this dish be frozen after cooking?

    Yes.

    Although the texture of the cooked cabbage may be altered ever so slightly, it won't change the taste of the dish.

    As always, store in an air-tight freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

    Can purple cabbage be substituted for green cabbage, or can they be used together in this recipe?

    Both colors of cabbages will work well in this recipe, and a mixture of both would be quite nice.

    Will any color onion work in this recipe?

    Yes. Any color onion will work.

    What if I don't like caraway seeds? Can I leave them out, or substitute with something else?

    The caraway seeds really give this dish a German "flair!"

    However, if you don't like the flavor of caraway seeds, you can always leave them out entirely, or perhaps substitute either anise seeds or dill seeds.

    Can half-and-half be substituted for the heavy cream?

    Yes.

    Caraway Creamed Cabbage with Sausage

    Additional German-inspired comfort foods:

    *German Onion Soup with Beer and Pretzel Roll Croutons

    *German Knockwurst Sandwich with Sauerkraut and Muenster Cheese

    *German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

    *Crescent Wrapped Bratwurst Bites

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    Sausage with Caraway Creamed Cabbage

    30-Minute Comforting Caraway Creamed Cabbage with Sausage

    Renee Goerger
    You'll be amazed at how quickly you can put this delicious and comforting caraway creamed cabbage on the dinner table after a busy day. Take the 30-minute dinnertime challenge, and make it for your family tonight.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course budget main course, comfort food, Main Course
    Cuisine German
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 362 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 head cabbage outer leaves removed, and cored and sliced into ¼" - ½" slices
    • 1 red onion chopped
    • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 pound pre-cooked sausage like a Polska kielbasas, or smoke sausage, cut into 1" pieces
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1½ tablespoons caraway seed
    • 2 tablespoons deli-style mustard
    • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large, high sided skillet over medium/high heat.
    • Add the oil, butter and cut sausage to the skillet.
    • Saute the sausage for 2-3 minutes, and add the chopped onion.
    • Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    • Add at least half of the sliced cabbage to the skillet along with the salt and pepper. Stir.
    • Cover the skillet and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
    • Remove the cover and add the remaining cabbage, stirring to combine.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 5 minutes.
    • Reduce the heat to medium/low.
    • Stir in the caraway seed, mustard and cream.
    • Cook for additional 2-3 minutes, plate, and serve warm.

    Notes

    If substituting something other than a pre-cooked sausage, add additional cooking time to make sure the sausage is cooked through.
    Substitutions for the deli-style mustard may be used. German-style, whole grain, Dijon, etc. Yellow hot dog mustard is not a good choice as it is too strong.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cupsCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1537mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg

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    1. Noelle says

      April 02, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit with my family, loved it! Saving to make again soon.

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    2. Nellie Tracy says

      April 02, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      I really like this recipe and so does my family! Great weeknight dinner

      Reply
    3. Claiire G. says

      November 12, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Wow!!! Renee this is absolutely delicious!! We only had a white onion, but worked beautifully. Just YUM!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 12, 2016 at 7:55 pm

        Claire, I'm glad you went with the onion you had. Honestly, a recipe is just a guide. It is NEVER set in stone. I'm so happy that you made with the onion you had, and that you enjoyed it enough to come back and leave a comment for me. You GO girl!!!
        Renee

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    4. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      November 09, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      I love caraway! This sounds great!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 10, 2016 at 7:49 am

        Thank you so much. I love caraway too 🙂

        Reply
    5. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      November 09, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      I love cabbage - great photos!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 10, 2016 at 7:50 am

        Thank you so much, Megan!

        Reply
    6. Rachel@{i love} my disorganized life says

      November 09, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Such an easy recipe! Love it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Sometimes nothing satisfies as well as "easy" does.

        Reply
    7. Beverley Press says

      November 09, 2016 at 1:03 am

      not only does it look great I'm sure it was taste amazing xoxo

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      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:00 am

        Thank you, Beverley! It does! It's one of my families favorites!

        Reply
    8. Krista says

      November 08, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      This needs to be on my dinner table asap!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:00 am

        Agreed, Krista!

        Reply
    9. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      November 08, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Looks so good!! This is my kind of comfort food. 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:00 am

        Thanks, Christin. Mine too 🙂

        Reply
    10. Joanie Zisk says

      November 08, 2016 at 8:59 am

      This looks fantastic, Renee. My husband is a sauerkraut fan but I am not so this recipe sounds like the best of both worlds. I also love that this can be made quickly. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:01 am

        I have friends who don't enjoy sauerkraut but love this dish. It's the best of both worlds. Thanks, Joanie!

        Reply
    11. Dee says

      November 08, 2016 at 7:30 am

      This looks so similar to one of our family's favorite Russian meals. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:02 am

        That's a cool thing to find out, Dee. Thanks for telling me that.

        Reply
    12. Katerina @ Diethood says

      November 08, 2016 at 5:22 am

      YUM!! This dish is incredible!! Just what I need right now!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:03 am

        It's a comfort food for me, Katrina. Maybe it will be for you too!

        Reply
    13. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 07, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Yes, yes, YES! This dish is totally up my flavor alley, LOVE this!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:04 am

        Mine too, Kimberly. Anything with caraway seeds is crave worthy for me.

        Reply
    14. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      November 07, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      What a great idea for cabbage! Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:04 am

        Thank you, Anna. Glad you like it!

        Reply
    15. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      November 07, 2016 at 7:48 am

      I love sauerkraut! I feel this is a recipe my dad would be all for (you can never go wrong with sausage and sauerkraut together!)

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:58 am

        Hi Kacey! Thanks for your comment, but I feel like I need to point out that this is not sauerkraut, even though it does look like it. It's actually a creamed cabbage so it doesn't have the vinegary bite that sauerkraut does. The German influence comes from the caraway seed.

        Reply

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