🇭🇺 Hungarian Layered Savoy Cabbage Casserole (Rakott Kelkáposzta)

Excellent choice, Ashley! 💚
Rakott kelkáposzta 🇭🇺 — or Hungarian Layered Savoy Cabbage Casserole — is a classic comfort dish that brings together tender savoy cabbage, flavored ground meat, rice, and sour cream, all baked into a cozy, creamy casserole.

It’s hearty, homey, and full of that unmistakable Hungarian paprika warmth — the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma and makes everyone ask for seconds. 🍽️

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Layered Savoy Cabbage Casserole (Rakott Kelkáposzta)

🕒 Prep Time:

30 minutes

🍳 Cook Time:

1 hour

🍽 Serves:

6–8

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🧺 Ingredients

For the Cabbage Layer:

• 1 large head of savoy cabbage (about 2–2.5 lbs / 1 kg)
• Salt for boiling water

For the Meat-Rice Filling:

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil or lard
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or mix of pork and beef)
• 1 cup (200 g) cooked white rice
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

For the Creamy Layer:

• 1½ cups (350 g) sour cream
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp salt

Optional Topping:

• ½ cup grated cheese (not traditional, but delicious if you want a golden top!)

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