- Letting the sausage get deeply browned before adding the cabbage builds the base flavor of the dish.
- For extra richness, use chicken stock instead of water and add an extra tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Leftovers reheat best on the stovetop with a small splash of water or stock to loosen the noodles.
Cajun Cabbage
A comforting Southern one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and egg noodles coated in a bold homemade Cajun spice blend.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cajun Spice Mix
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper up to a ½ tsp for more heat
- ½ tsp tsp salt
- tsp freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Cabbage & Noodles
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 13 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 6 cups shredded cabbage (about ½ of a 2.5-lb head)
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock chicken stock for maximum flavor
- 8 oz wide egg noodles (or preferred noodle)
- 2 tbsp butter, plus more to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce, to taste optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all Cajun spice mix ingredients and set aside. Finely shred the cabbage.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
- While the sausage browns, bring a separate pot of water or chicken stock to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Add the shredded cabbage, Cajun spice mix, and water or stock to the sausage. Stir well, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted.
- Add the cooked noodles and butter to the pot. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and finish with hot sauce just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1154mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg