Hungarian layered savoy cabbage casserole (Rakott kelkáposzta)🇭🇺

Here’s a detailed recipe for Hungarian Layered Savoy Cabbage Casserole (Rakott Kelkáposzta) 🇭🇺—a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for family dinners:


Ingredients (serves 4–6)

  • 1 medium savoy cabbage (or green cabbage), roughly 1 kg
  • 500 g ground pork (or half pork, half beef)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1–2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 tsp paprika (sweet Hungarian paprika)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheese (optional, for topping)