Slow Cooker Cabbage & Potatoes
📝 Description
Slow Cooker Cabbage & Potatoes is a comforting, budget-friendly dish made with tender cabbage wedges and soft, buttery potatoes. As it slow cooks, the cabbage becomes sweet and delicate while the potatoes soak up all the savory flavors.
It’s simple, wholesome, and perfect as a side dish or a light main meal. Add meat like sausage or bacon for extra richness—or keep it vegetarian for a clean, nourishing option.
Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
Main:
- 1 small green cabbage (cut into wedges)
- 4–5 potatoes (cut into chunks)
Liquid:
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Optional:
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Bacon or sausage pieces
Instructions
1. Prep
Chop cabbage into wedges and potatoes into chunks.
2. Layer Crockpot
- Bottom: potatoes
- Top: cabbage
3. Add Flavor
Pour broth over ingredients and add butter.
4. Season
Sprinkle all seasonings evenly.
5. Cook
- LOW: 5–6 hours
- HIGH: 2.5–3 hours
6. Serve
Gently stir and serve warm.
Tips
- Add bacon for smoky flavor
- Don’t overcook cabbage—it gets very soft
- Use red potatoes for better texture
- Add carrots for extra color
Notes
- Naturally soft and slightly sweet
- Great for meal prep
- Flavor deepens over time
Servings
- Serves: 4–5
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours
Nutritional Info (Per Serving Approx)
- Calories: 180–250 kcal
- Protein: 3–5g
- Carbs: 30–35g
- Fat: 6–8g
Benefits
- Cabbage: High in fiber & vitamins C and K
- Potatoes: Great energy source
- Low-cost, filling, and nutritious
- Supports digestion
Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, use vegetable broth and skip meat.
Q: Can I add meat?
Yes—sausage, ham, or bacon works great.
Q: Why is my cabbage too soft?
It cooked too long—reduce time next time.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
Yes, refrigerate up to 3 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Not recommended—cabbage texture changes.