Crispy Oven Baked Cabbage Wedges
This crispy baked cabbage wedges recipe is a classic, old-fashioned comfort food made with just 4 simple ingredients. Tender on the inside and perfectly golden, crunchy, and buttery on the outside, it’s a budget-friendly vegetarian side dish that transforms humble cabbage into something truly special.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, Sunday meals, or seasonal cooking, this easy oven-baked cabbage recipe brings rustic flavor and satisfying crunch with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Benefits)
- Only 4 ingredients – simple pantry staples
- Budget-friendly side dish using basic cabbage
- Crispy golden breadcrumb coating with buttery flavor
- Healthy vegetable-based comfort food
- Perfect for meal prep or family dinners
- Pairs with almost any main dish (chicken, meatloaf, pasta)
- Naturally vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2–2.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups plain dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease with melted butter.
- Remove outer leaves from cabbage and cut into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact so wedges hold together.
- Mix breadcrumbs and salt in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in another bowl.
- Brush each cabbage wedge with butter, coating all cut sides well.
- Press wedges into breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Place on baking sheet and drizzle remaining butter over the top.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: broil 3–5 minutes for extra crunch (watch closely).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Roast chicken or baked turkey
- Mashed potatoes or buttered noodles
- Fresh tomato or cucumber salad for a lighter meal
Pro Tips
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
- Try brown butter for deeper, nutty flavor
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for easy prep
