Keto Pork Sausage & Cabbage Skillet Bake

Rich, cheesy, and loaded with veggies, this pork sausage and cabbage skillet is pure comfort food. It’s hearty enough for dinner, makes great leftovers, and freezes beautifully—so you can enjoy it all week long.

📝 Recipe Card

Servings & Timing

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: ~6 servings

Dietary Badges
✅ Comfort Food
✅ Freezer-Friendly
✅ Low-Carb (depending on soup base used)

Ingredients

1 lb pork sausage (mild)
½ cup butter (or to taste)
½ head cabbage, shredded
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 tomato, diced
½ lb button mushrooms, diced
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
Black pepper, to taste
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese (or more to taste)

🍳 Instructions

Cook the Sausage
- In a large skillet, cook pork sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion, peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
Add Cabbage
- Stir in shredded cabbage and cook until it wilts down, about 5–7 minutes. Season with black pepper.
Combine & Stir in Soup
- Return sausage to the skillet. Add cream of mushroom soup and stir until evenly coated.
Cheesy Finish
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover and cook on low until cheese melts into gooey perfection.
Serve & Store
- Serve hot as a hearty one-pan dinner. Cool leftovers, then portion into containers for fridge or freezer.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

Loaded with Flavor → Savory sausage + buttery cabbage + melty cheese.
Veggie-Packed → A full medley of onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomato.
Freezer-Friendly → Make once, enjoy all week.
Customizable → Swap sausage for ground turkey or add spice with hot sausage.

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🍽 Tips & Variations

Spicy Kick → Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes.
Soup Swap → Use cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor base.
Cheese Lovers → Mix in mozzarella or Monterey Jack for extra gooeyness.
Low-Carb Upgrade → Use a keto-friendly cream soup or homemade mushroom cream sauce.

🥡 Storage

Fridge: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Portion into single-serving containers, freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Q: Do I need to drain the sausage?
A: If your sausage is very fatty, drain some grease before adding veggies.

Q: Can I bake this in the oven?
A: Absolutely—transfer mixture to a casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

✨ This Pork Sausage & Cabbage Skillet Bake is cozy, cheesy, and endlessly satisfying—a recipe you’ll keep on repeat.

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Rabia

Chef & Food Blogger at menuatthetable.com

Rabia has been a chef in Dubai for over eight years and loves exploring different types of food. Through the blog Menu at the Table, Rabia shares the best places to eat in Dubai for every cuisine. Whether you want street food or a fancy restaurant, Rabia helps you find the perfect spot to enjoy delicious meals.