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Home » Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner

Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner

By Kim Hardesty

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Sausage, Cabbage and Onions are a classic combination of flavors. This Sausage and Cabbage Dinner is quick and easy to prepare and a hearty, satisfying meal. It’s especially nice on a chilly night. My kids love it!

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Everyone has a go-to meal – a meal that is fast, easy to fix, and economical.

This is my go-to meal. Sausage and Cabbage Dinner!

And while it isn’t pretty to look at, it is hearty and satisfying, and my kids love it!

Cabbage is a great vegetable. It’s firm texture holds up well to dressings making it perfect for salads like coleslaw. And, it does not disintegrate when cooked down in soups and stews like other greens can. It’s large leaves are perfect for wrapping morsels of meat and it’s “cabbagy” flavor becomes sweet after cooking.

I love to fry cabbage in a pan. It cooks down quickly and it’s sweet flavor is great with smokey and salty meats like bacon, ham, or sausage. I like pairing it with Italian sausage and onions for a quick week night meal.

Super Easy Sausage and Cabbage is my go-to meal. Want a fast week night meal? Look no further! | Low carb, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo | http://lowcarbmaven.com

You’ll like the length of the ingredient list for this recipe: 5 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Sometimes, I add a little green apple depending on how I am feeling.

In any case, cabbage, bacon, and onions are a classic combination, and one I think your family will enjoy, too.

This Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner serves is 6.5 net carbs per serving.

Cooked sliced sausage and cabbage in serving bowl.

Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner

Sausage, Cabbage and Onions are a classic combination of flavors. This super easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner is quick and easy to prepare, and a hearty, satisfying meal. It’s especially nice on a chilly night. My kids love it!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage links (about 5 links)
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 4 strips raw bacon
  • 2 ounces onion, sliced thinly (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Grill the sausage or slice to cook in the skillet (see note). I grill because it adds great flavor and releases some of the fat.
  • Cut the cabbage in half (from top to bottom) and then into quarters. Cut out the core of the cabbage on each quarter. Cut the cabbage quarters into thin strips as if you were making coleslaw.

Method:

  • Chop the bacon into small pieces. Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Add the onion and garlic to the bacon and saute until softened. Add the sliced cabbage and saute until it is wilted and cooked down. It will take a while and you may have to add the cabbage in batches.
  • While the cabbage is cooking, slice the grilled sausage. When the cabbage is just about cooked through, add the sausage to warm it through. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Makes 4 servings. 
  • NOTE: If you are not grilling the sausage, slice it and cook it in the pan first. Remove it from the pan and pour out any accumulated oil. Proceed with the rest of the recipe. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Carbohydrates 8.5g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3.9g4%
Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3.9g
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About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. Christine

    January 31, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    This Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner is delicious. I went by the recipe, but used Sweet Italian Sausage. Shared it with my neighbor and he asked for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      February 7, 2022 at 11:04 am

      How fun! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe, Christine. -Kim

      Reply
      • Azura

        March 29, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        We loved it!

        Reply
  2. Jo Truan

    December 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I made this again tonight. As aways, it’s delicious!!

    Reply
  3. Mazinka

    July 5, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    I added some caraway seeds and some apple. Good, quick recipe!

    Reply
  4. Lori

    May 11, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    Very YUMMY & easy to make & great on carbs!!

    Reply
  5. Inger

    April 27, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    This recipe lives up to the hype!!! It will become a regular menu item!!!

    Reply
    • Naomi

      May 1, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      Got my kiddos to eat cabbage foe the 1st time ever. They said it had a good flavor & have asked to only ever have it that way!! Great recipe!!

      Reply
  6. patricia garvey

    April 21, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    I just made this it was easy and the taste was great will be adding this to my meals

    Reply
  7. Orna

    April 20, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    When cooking the cabbage what do I use cook the cabbage in is the back grease or butter or oil?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      April 20, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Orna. Cook the cabbage in the bacon grease. If you don’t eat bacon, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil or butter. -Kim

      Reply
  8. Laura

    April 19, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    I made it tonight for dinner. Great flavor and really fast!! I added a little more bacon, who doesn’t love more bacon. Even my 11 year old eat it up! Thanks

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      April 20, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      I’m so glad, Laura. -Kim

      Reply
  9. Joanna

    March 15, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    What type of Italian sausage would you recommend? Sweet, mild, or hot?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      March 16, 2021 at 7:41 am

      You can use your favorite, Joanna. I generally buy mild or sweet. -Kim

      Reply
  10. Deborah Cerone

    December 10, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    I went a step further and used prepared sauerkraut…nice tang…was delish!

    Reply
  11. Joyce

    November 17, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Love it.I live alone so I freeze and eat .Easy and economical

    Reply
  12. Justine j Willman

    August 22, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Super easy and delicious! I fried the sausage in the pan then at the end, dropped the shredded cabbage in the pan covered with a lid and occasional mixing. It’s a cabbage lovers dream ;)

    Reply
  13. Donna Shaffer

    August 11, 2020 at 6:57 am

    We have this for dinner frequently. It’s such a easy recipe. We don’t add the bacon every time, as it seems the sausage, grilled in the pan, has enough fat. Thanks for a reminder to make this yummy recipe of yours Kimberly!

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      August 13, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Hi Aunt Donna! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment on my blog. I’m glad you like the recipe. Much love to you and Ned! -Kim

      Reply
  14. Amanda

    June 18, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    It’s good but mine does not look like the photo. The cabbage is dark and almost looks like sautéed onions now that it’s been cooked in the bacon grease.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      June 18, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Hi Amanda. The difference in appearance could be from using different cabbage varieties, cooking times, heat or frying pan. I photographed this with strong natural light coming in from the back. I also use professional photo editing software that lets me lighten photos, deepen shadows or lighten them to make food easier to see. Any of these things could result in the differences between yours and mine. Any food under regular kitchen lights is going to be darker and look less appealing. -Kim

      Reply
  15. Sheree

    March 18, 2020 at 7:41 am

    I made this last night for dinner on a whim really as I had all the ingredients on hand (which rarely happens) and it was absolutely delicious!! My husband is diabetic and my daughter just adores good food and both of them loved this dish. I had a side of egg noodles for those not counting carbs. Thank you so much – I am marking your site in my “favorites” :)

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      March 18, 2020 at 7:49 am

      I’m happy you all enjoyed it, Sheree! Be well. -Kim

      Reply
    • Stephanie

      January 18, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      Sheree, there is a recipe I tried before I found out I had surgery problems that added the pre cooked egg noodles & 1 can of drained peas into the above recipe & taste so good.. maybe try added it to your portion & mix well so coated in the seasoning & sausages.. enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Jen

    January 22, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Do you think this can be made ahead of time and then freeze for later?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      January 22, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Hi Jen. I have never tried freezing cooked cabbage, so I’m not sure what the texture would be like. However, my mother has frozen Halupki and it thawed fine. -Kim

      Reply
    • Roberta

      February 1, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      I freeze cabbage all the time. Especially for corned beef and cabbage. Never had a problem.

      Reply
  17. Jo

    October 19, 2019 at 9:52 am

    This was really good! I used italian chicken sausage and just used a splash if white wind to steam it up a bit to soften the cabbage. Even my non cabbage eaters liked it!!

    Reply
  18. Carla

    October 1, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    I just cooked sausage cabbage skillet and it was awesome!! Absolutely delicious! You nailed it with this one! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  19. Tracy

    September 15, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    This has been in my weekly Keto meal rotation since I began! Love to add red pepper flakes for a little kick. It’s quick, filling and a little extra bacon grease is always welcome for extra bacon-y flavor! Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
  20. Annie

    July 22, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    This recipe was delicious and so easy to make! The only changes I made was buying the all ready chopped cabbage, plus held the salt!!! Absolutely will make again! This is a keeper!
    Thanks for the recipe! Annie O

    Reply
  21. Cathy

    May 2, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    I made this recipe with extra garlic and a couple of tablespoons of cider vinegar added at the end to brighten it up. Delicious!

    Reply
  22. Mary

    March 21, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    I really love this recipe. Can you explain how the carbs come out to -12.5. I put it in My food on the app Total Keto Diet I fill in the catagories it comes out as -12.5 for carbs. I do not understand how they come to that.

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 21, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Mary. I currently use Fatsecret.com to calculate nutritional information. I enter the weights (ounces and/or grams) of the raw ingredients I use and the serving size. You must be careful in choosing the foods because some bacon and sausage brands use more sugar in their curing process than others. Also, different cabbages may have more sugar than an other. To make things even more complicated is the fact that all nutritional calculators use different algorithms to average and count. I much prefer fatsecret.com desktop than any mobile app. I find the apps just aren’t as accurate. -Kim

      Reply
  23. Danyele

    March 9, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    Fantastic recipe. Followed it exactly except I added some mushrooms with the onions. Boyfriend loved it as well so definitely keeping it in rotation.

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 10, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      I love how you made this recipe your own by adding mushrooms, Danyele. I will have to try that the next time I make it! -Kim

      Reply
  24. Peg

    December 1, 2018 at 5:52 am

    This is a terrific recipe! I made some minor adjustments because of the ingredients I had on hand. I augmented my 1/2 small head of Napa Cabbage with 1/2 small head of red cabbage, added a few additional cloves of garlic, a handful of sliced leeks, a chopped apple, and added a big spash of balsamic vinegar at the end. If you’re not going low-carb/keto, a nice side dish with this is polenta (which I make in an Instantpot and is super easy – 1 cup polenta whisked into 4 cups water, cook on high pressure for 20 minutes and release pressure naturally, then whisk again). Thanks for posting the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kim

      December 1, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Thanks for sharing your adjustments and ideas, Peg. YES! Adding an apple is just delicious – my kids love that. I miss polenta, Mom made it all the time. I think they would be beautiful together. Thanks so much! -Kim

      Reply
  25. Shay

    September 7, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Hi Kim,

    What is the measurement for one serving?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kim

      September 7, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Shay. I didn’t measure how many cups were to a serving, but since the recipe serves 4, I just visually divide it. -Kim

      Reply
  26. Kelli

    August 13, 2018 at 9:03 am

    What side dish would you recommend serving with this? I feel like this would satisfy ME fully as a meal but my husband and little boy, not so much. I don’t think their bellies would be full at all. Maybe a salad?? Or cauliflower mash?

    Reply
    • Kim

      August 13, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Kelli. You could always add more sausage to bulk it up without adding too many carbs or you could serve dessert after dinner. A simple cheesecake could be filling. I’m having a hard time coming up with an additional side. I’m lazy and would probably serve a salad to start the meal. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help. -Kim

      Reply
  27. colleen

    July 25, 2018 at 5:47 am

    what is the saturated fat in the cabbage sausage dish?

    Reply
    • Kim

      July 25, 2018 at 7:40 am

      Hi Colleen. The amount of saturated fat will vary depending on the type of sausage used and whether or not you use regular bacon or turkey bacon. The saturated fat for regular Italian sausage and using bacon is 5.6 grams. -Kim

      Reply
  28. Lauri

    July 17, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    So happy to find such a simple recipe for keto that I love
    Made this tonight and I am so excited with the way it turned out. I took pics I wish I could post them!! I use a very big electric skillet makes it so much easier to move the cabbage around. Also use a bit of avacodo oil in the beginning.

    Reply
    • Kim

      July 18, 2018 at 10:48 am

      Lauri, I love that you use a big electric skillet. My mom had one and used it all the time. I’d love to see your pictures. Post one on my Facebook page under Visitor Posts. I would love to see it! Did you grill your sausages first or cook in the pan? My favorite way is to grill first. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rate the recipe. Have a super day. -Kim

      Reply
  29. Lindsay

    July 15, 2018 at 4:19 am

    Easy to make and very yummy

    Reply
  30. Diane DeLaney

    July 2, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    I love this. It’s so delicious. I am completely dairy free and want to go on this keto plan. Any suggestions? Blessing

    Reply
    • Kim

      July 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Hi Diane. Being dairy-free is not as fun, but it is do-able. We were dairy-free for a year in hopes of helping my daughter who is on the Spectrum. Use coconut milk instead of cream. I know you can make cheesecakes from tofu (I did when I was a vegetarian) and also from soaked cashews (raw vegan cheesecake). I have made the cashew cheesecakes for my daughter, but they have more carbs! Make frittatas instead of quiches. Eat good clean food and you will be sated and adding valuable nutrients to your diet. Seasonings, herbs, vinegars, and oils will be your friend. Let me know if you have any questions and write me an email if you have any questions. -Kim

      Reply
  31. Kathy

    June 30, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    Quick. Easy. Delicious. What could be better? Thanks!

    Reply
  32. Molly

    June 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    Do you happen to know what the Saturated fat and sugar would be?

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 20, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Molly. The numbers are going to be different depending on what kind of sausage and bacon you use. Here is what Fatsecret.com says: Saturated fat: 5.6 g per serving, Sugars: 3.9 g. -Kim

      Reply
  33. Marika

    June 11, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    I made this last night and had leftovers for lunch. So delicious and satisfying! The only change I made was to add more garlic. My husband and I both enjoyed it very much. I will definitely make this again. Thanks so much for an easy, yummy low carb meal!

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 12, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Great, Marika. I’m so glad you liked it! -Kim

      Reply
  34. Connie

    May 24, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    I use 1lb of ground beef. Love this dish. I cook it on Saturday and it lasts the whole weekend, too. Also cheap to make..

    Reply
  35. Sandi Anderson

    May 17, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I love your easy and delisious recipes! We add red onions ,potatoes and bacon.

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you, Sandi. I bet the potatoes and bacon make it extra good! -Kim

      Reply
  36. Sandi Anderson

    May 17, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    I love your easy and delisious recipes!

    Reply
  37. Cristine

    May 12, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Made this tonight and it was so delicious i have 3 teen age boys and a husband that all have different taste buds but all of them loved it. My husband and i are on the Keto lifestyle and it was a nice change. I also added saluted mushrooms it was a perfect fit so good.

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 13, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      I love that you added mushrooms, Christine. So happy that the whole family liked the recipe. Have a great week! -Kim

      Reply
  38. Sandy

    April 30, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    This recipe is delicious. The only adjustment we mad was adding 1/4tsp. red pepper flakes. Nice heat for the adult pallet. Next time I’m going to add some fresh basil and cut back on the red pepper flakes. Bacon for the score! Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 1, 2018 at 9:17 am

      I’m glad you liked it, Sandy. Red pepper flakes is perfect! -Kim

      Reply
  39. Laura

    December 13, 2017 at 12:03 am

    Also at what part of the process do you add the garlic?

    Reply
    • Kim

      December 13, 2017 at 8:33 am

      With the onions, Laura. I have added it to the instructions. -Kim

      Reply
  40. Laura

    December 13, 2017 at 12:00 am

    I see the recipe calls for onion but in the photo it’s a spring onion/leek (depending where your from)
    What type of onion is best?

    Reply
    • Kim

      December 13, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Hi Laura. This is an old post back when I was still learning about styling food. I only used the scallion to garnish the recipe. I used a white or yellow onion in the recipe. Sorry for the confusion. This needs a new photo. We still eat this because it’s tasty and fast. Enjoy your day. -Kim

      Reply
  41. Stephanie

    November 12, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    What should I use for a side

    Reply
    • Kim

      November 12, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      We just eat it as is, Stephanie, but maybe you could serve with green beans? -Kim

      Reply
      • Gwen Oelschlagel

        August 21, 2018 at 5:51 pm

        Mmm steamed broccolini sounds delicious..

        Reply
  42. Tyler Hutchison

    October 31, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Is it 1lb of italian sausage? It looks like it says 6 lbs but that would be like 2000 calories per serving for 6 people.

    Reply
    • Kim

      November 2, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Hi Tyler. Yes! It is 1 pound! This recipe was a victim of my changing recipe cards on the blog. It wreaked havoc on the recipes by re-arranging some of my wording. I am so sorry! Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I have fixed it. Enjoy the rest of your week. -Kim

      Reply
      • Tyler

        November 6, 2017 at 11:34 am

        You’re the best!

        Reply
  43. Matt

    June 11, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    We made this for dinner the other night. Super easy and very delicious.

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 11, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      It’s one of our go-to meals. Glad you liked the recipe. -Kim

      Reply

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