Ham and Cabbage

Ham and Cabbage

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 small head red or green cabbage
  • 4 teaspoons butter or low fat substitute
  • 1 cup sour cream or low fat substitute
  • ½ cup grated Swiss cheese or low fat substitute
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • finely ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 four-ounce fully cooked deboned ham slices
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • Coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Cut the cabbage into quarters, then split each quarter in half. Place 1 inch water in a deep skillet, add the cabbage, and turn the burner heat to high. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, pour off the water, and keep covered.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, and add the sour cream, Swiss cheese, parsley, and pepper to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Lightly grease a shallow baking pan
  • Arrange the ham and cabbage in the pan, sprinkle with the green pepper, and pour the sauce over all. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with spicy or regular mustard.