Easy Fried Cabbage

Easy Fried Cabbage

Crispy Cabbage and Bacon Bits

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 13m
Total Time: 18m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

160
Calories
11g
Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
11g
Fat
18mg
Cholesterol
203mg
Sodium
Easy Fried Cabbage

Recipe Description

This Easy Fried Cabbage is the perfect dish to add to your Sunday roast menu. The perfect partner to delicious roast beef and potatoes with hot gravy and a variety of other vegetable dishes.

A plate of crispy, fried cabbage with bacon bits and finely chopped onions, spiced up with a little paprika! There really is nothing too complicated about this awesome recipe.

To make Easy Fried Cabbage, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Fried Cabbage

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook bacon

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Fried Cabbage

    In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook 5-6 bacon strips, cut into small pieces until crispy. Once cooked, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook onions

    5 min
    Step 2 - Easy Fried CabbageStep 2 - Easy Fried Cabbage

    In the same skillet, using the leftover bacon drippings, cook ½ cup of finely chopped onions until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add cabbage and seasoning

    7 min
    Step 3 - Easy Fried CabbageStep 3 - Easy Fried Cabbage

    Add ½ head of shredded cabbage, ¼ teaspoon paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 7 minutes until cabbage is softened with a little crunch.

  4. 4

    Return bacon

    1 min
    Step 4 - Easy Fried Cabbage

    Return the crispy bacon bits to the pan and stir everything together.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Easy Fried Cabbage

    Serve warm and enjoy!

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About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Jimmy
March 26, 2025
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Superb dish! I made this Easy Fried Cabbage for our family dinner last week. The kids loved it along with roast beef. It was so simple and quick! Now it’s a regular in our home, bringing everyone together. Thank you for this great recipe.

Emily Carter
March 2, 2025
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Absolutely amazing dish!

Paola
January 26, 2025
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Semplicemente fantastico piatto!

Jenna
October 25, 2024
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Yummy! This dish brought back family dinners at grandma's house.

Nina
October 27, 2023
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Amazing! I made this for a family dinner last Sunday, and my husband couldn’t get enough of it! The crispy bacon bits mixed with the cabbage is simply delightful. It's so easy to prepare too! I’ll be making this dish again soon for sure!

Ulysse
October 4, 2023
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Cabbage recipe great, I made it for family dinner. It reminded me of my childhood Sunday meals with mum. We all enjoyed it, simple and tasty.

Juli
October 3, 2023
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Esta receta de repollo frito es fantastica. La hice el domingo pasado para una cena especial. Mis amigos quedaron encantados con el sabor y la textura crujiente. Me recordo de las comidas de mi abuela, siempre llena de amor y buen gusto. Gracias por la receta tan sencilla.

Tina Martinez
August 27, 2023
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So easy, delicious!

Isabelle
April 24, 2023
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This recipe rocks, so easy and delish! Made it for fam.

Sweetie
February 26, 2023
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Wow, this is a game changer! Made it last Sunday, and my husband couldn't get enough. The combo of bacon and cabbage is just perfect. We'll def be making this again for our family get-togethers. Thanks a ton!

Jessie Turner
November 21, 2022
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OMG, I made this Easy Fried Cabbage for our family dinner and it was a hit! My hubby and I used to always snack on cabbage in our college days, and it brought back all those fun memories. So simple yet so delish!

Olivia
March 31, 2022
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Amazing!

Claire Johnson
November 1, 2021
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I was so proud to serve this Easy Fried Cabbage at my family dinner. It was quick to make and everyone loved the crispy texture and flavors. Definitely a keeper!

Rachel
January 26, 2021
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This Easy Fried Cabbage was a total hit at our Sunday roast. The kids loved it with the bacon bits. It’s so simple to whip up, I'm chuffed to bits!

Zach
November 30, 2020
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Simple recipe, cabbage was delicious and crispy.

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