Purple Cabbage in Cheese Sauce

This cabbage dish is creamy and flavorful. It goes well with potatoes and a veggie loaf. Green cabbage may be substituted in this dish.

Serves 6.

Ingredients:

• 6 c purple cabbage, shredded
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 c half ‘n half
• 1 tsp honey
• 4 oz American cheese, diced

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the water.
2. Drop in the purple cabbage and saute for 8 minutes.
3. Mix together the flour, salt, pepper and caraway seeds; sprinkle them over the cabbage and stir them in well.
4. Add the half ‘n half and honey and stir, bringing up to a simmer.
5. Lower heat and simmer covered for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the cheese until melted.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot.