This viral-style cabbage roast transforms a simple head of cabbage into a buttery, Cajun-spiced centerpiece. Slow-roasted until tender, every layer is infused with smoky seasoning and rich flavor. Perfect as a side dish or as the star of the table, it’s comfort food with a bold kick.

Ingredients

• 1 large green cabbage, outer leaves discarded and core removed
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon garlic and herb butter (such as Kinder’s)
• 1 Tablespoon caramelized onion butter (such as Kinder’s)
• Optional: 6–8 slices bacon for topping

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 385°F.
2. Trim outer leaves from cabbage and cut out the core to form a hollow cavity.
3. Fill cavity with softened butter. Add garlic and herb butter and caramelized onion butter.
4. Rub any remaining butter over the outside of the cabbage.
5. Combine Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle mixture generously over the cabbage, letting it fall between the layers.
6. Wrap cabbage tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
7. Roast for 2 hours, until cabbage is fork-tender. Carefully unwrap foil, watching for hot steam.
8. Slice into wedges and serve hot with your choice of sides or protein.

Optional Variation

• After 1 1/2 hours of roasting, unwrap the cabbage, drape bacon slices across the top, and return to the oven uncovered.
• Roast an additional 10–20 minutes until bacon is crisp.