10/18/2026
🥬🍤 Cajun Shrimp, Smoked Sausage & Bacon Stuffed Cabbage 🔥
Who knew cabbage could look THIS delicious?! 🤤🔥
Tender, buttery cabbage bowls loaded with juicy Cajun shrimp, smoky sausage, crispy bacon, seasoned rice, and colorful peppers, all baked until perfectly tender and bursting with flavor! Every bite is smoky, savory, buttery, and absolutely irresistible. ❤️
📝 Ingredients:
3 small green cabbage heads
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2–3 cups water, for baking
👩🍳 How to Make It:
1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage: Carefully hollow out the center of each cabbage head, leaving thick walls and an intact bottom. Rub with olive oil and seasonings.
2️⃣ Cook the Bacon & Sausage: Fry chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and reserve some bacon grease. Brown the sliced smoked sausage in the same skillet.
3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables: Cook diced onions and bell peppers until softened and fragrant.
4️⃣ Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with Cajun spices and sauté in butter until just cooked. Set aside.
5️⃣ Stuff the Cabbage: Fill each cabbage bowl with cooked rice, sausage, bacon, sautéed vegetables, and a little butter. Reserve the cooked shrimp for the final stage.
6️⃣ Wrap & Bake: Wrap each cabbage tightly in aluminum foil. Place in a deep baking dish with 2–3 cups of water around the foil packages. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 1½–2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender.
7️⃣ The Final Touch: Carefully unwrap, add the cooked shrimp, and spoon the buttery pan juices over each cabbage. Return briefly to the oven if needed to heat everything through.
8️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Arrange in a glass baking dish, drizzle with extra golden cooking juices, and serve hot! 🧈🍤
✨ The secret? That combination of smoky bacon, Cajun seasoning, and buttery cabbage makes every bite unforgettable!
💬 Would you try these stuffed cabbage bowls for dinner? 👇
