Savory Cabbage Rolls with Creamy Dill Sauce

Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:

1 whole cabbage
1.5 kg minced meat
15 g salt
7 g black pepper
2 eggs
100 g hard cheese, grated
350 g bacon, sliced
For the Sauce:

100 g cheese cream
120 g sweet cooking cream
7 g dill, chopped
5 g salt
70 g pickled cucumbers, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
20 g mustard

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

Prepare the Cabbage:
Core the cabbage and blanch it in boiling water until the leaves are tender and pliable.
Carefully separate the leaves and set them aside.

Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with salt, pepper, and eggs.
Form the mixture into rolls, wrapping each roll in a cabbage leaf.

Assemble the Dish:
Arrange the sliced bacon in the bottom of a baking dish.
Place the cabbage rolls on top of the bacon.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a separate bowl, combine the cheese cream, sweet cooking cream, chopped dill, salt, diced pickled cucumbers, minced garlic, and mustard.
Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls.

Bake:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the rolls are tender and cooked through.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 350 kcal per serving
Servings: 6

Why This Recipe Works:

Our Cabbage Rolls are crafted with a mix of finely minced meat and aromatic spices, wrapped in tender blanched cabbage leaves, and baked to perfection with a slice of bacon. The rolls are then topped with a unique creamy dill sauce that adds a luxurious richness to the dish. The combination of these elements creates a balance of textures and flavors that are hearty yet refined.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve the cabbage rolls hot, with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Garnish with extra chopped dill or parsley for a fresh touch.

Cooking Tips:
Ensure the cabbage leaves are pliable enough to wrap around the meat mixture without tearing.
For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped onions or garlic to the meat mixture.

Nutritional Benefits:
Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable rich in vitamins C and K.
The meat provides a good source of protein.
Dill and garlic offer antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.