Its so comforting and cozy.

Its humble, a workhorse, inexpensive, and utilitarian.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan.

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Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Blot the chunks of cabbage with a paper towel and place in the pan, cut side down.

Sear on both sides until some golden brown color begins to appear, about 5 minutes total.

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Turn off the heat.

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You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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Dont rush this stage.

Its important to develop flavor and remove excess moisture from the cabbage before adding the cream.

Use a wooden spoon to gently stir the mixture.

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Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.

For best results, reheat in a pan on the stove over medium heat.

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Overhead view of browned cabbage in a cast iron skillet preparing to bake by topping with Parmesan and panko breadcrumb mixture for Cabbage Au Gratin recipe

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