Savory Bacon Cabbage Medallions: A Delicious Twis

Ingredients

• Spritz of cooking spray
• One large green cabbage weighing around 2 pounds
• A couple of smashed garlic cloves, adjust to your liking
• Approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of flavorful olive oil
• A pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• A pound of savory bacon
• Around 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, adjust to taste

Step 1

Let's start by preheating the oven to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and giving a baking sheet a quick spritz with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Now, it's time to prepare the star of the show - the cabbage! Gently remove the outer leaf and proceed to cut the cabbage into hearty 1-inch thick steaks, arranging them lovingly on the prepared baking sheet. Infuse these green beauties with flavor by massaging smashed garlic onto both sides, followed by a luxurious drizzle of olive oil, evenly brushed with a pastry brush. Don't forget to sprinkle a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper on each side for that perfect seasoning.

Step 3

Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven's middle rack and let the magic happen for about 30 minutes. Once time's up, gracefully flip the cabbage steaks, adorning each with 1 to 2 bacon slices and a tantalizing sprinkle of brown sugar. Return the sheet to the oven and let the flavors mingle and dance until the cabbage reaches a tender state and the bacon crisps up, usually another delightful 30 minutes.

Step 4

Voila! Your roasted cabbage steaks are now ready to impress with their tantalizing flavors and textures. Enjoy this hearty dish as a delightful side or a star of the meal - the choice is yours!