Moldavian Cabbage Baked with Feta (Verza cu Brinza) Recipe

Name: Moldavian Cabbage Baked with Feta (Verza cu Brinza)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 firm head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and finely slivered; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 lg. eggs; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1-1/3 cup finely crumbled; grated feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian; 1/2 cup unflavored, coarse, dry bread crumbs; 1 to 2 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika; 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 firm head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and finely slivered
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
2 lg. eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1-1/3 cup finely crumbled
grated feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian
1/2 cup unflavored, coarse, dry bread crumbs
1 to 2 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1
Blanch the cabbage in boiling water for 2 minutes.
2
Drain and pat dry with a linen or cotton (not terry cloth) kitchen towel.
3
Heat the 3 tablespoons butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the cabbage and saute, stirring and tossing frequently, until the cabbage is nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Cool the cabbage until it is easy to handle.
6
Preheat the oven to 375F.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs.
8
Mix thoroughly with the cabbage.
9
Add dill, if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer the mixture to an earthenware casserole dish.
11
Combine the feta with the bread crumbs.
12
Sprinkle the mixture over the cabbage.
13
Sprinkle with paprika and melted butter and bake until bubbly and the top is browned, about 15 minutes.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 firm head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and finely slivered, 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Moldavian Cabbage Baked with Feta (Verza cu Brinza) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moldavian Cabbage Baked with Feta (Verza cu Brinza)

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