Classic French, Side Dish Nut Free, Cabbage (White)

Baked Cabbage with Pernod

Serves 6

Ingredients

Method

1 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Onions  Peeled and Sliced Thinly
150 g. Bacon (Streaky Chopped)
750 g. Cabbage (White)
2 Garlic Cloves
¼ tsp. Salt and Pepper (to your taste)
2 Eggs
150 ml. Milk (Full Fat)
1 tbsp. Pernod
2 tbsp. Breadcrumbs (Panko)

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions and fry gently until softened and lightly browned (about 10 minutes). Add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cabbage , garlic, salt and pepper. Stir well to mix. Cover and cook gently for 20 minutes.

Beat together the eggs, milk and Pernod. Transfer the cabbage mixture to a buttered gratin dish. Pour over the egg and milk mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 160ºC / 325ºF for 45 minutes. Serve hot.