Mashed Potato and Cabbage Casserole with Cheddar Cheese

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A comforting layered casserole with creamy mashed potatoes, savory cabbage, and melted cheddar, baked to golden perfection. This Irish-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs potatoes, milk, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Irish cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Boil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, in a pot of salted water for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 1 cup milk and 3 tbsp butter until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Cook 1 medium head cabbage, thinly sliced, in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour with 1 cup chicken broth until smooth. Pour into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  5. Step 5: Spread half the mashed potatoes in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the cabbage mixture, then the remaining mashed potatoes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup breadcrumbs over the top.
  6. Step 6: Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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