Melted and slightly browned Oaxaca cheese mellows out bitter cabbage for this wonderful side dish. My son loves this with a little bit of lime juice sprinkled over it, and I like the edges, where the cheese is crisp and almost charred. When cutting the cabbage, cut on an angle so that there is a piece of the core on each wedge; it will hold the individual leaves together. For an impressive presentation, create a lattice with the strings of cheese.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Arrange the cabbage wedges, slightly overlapping, in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. Mix the olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the cabbage wedges. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the cabbage begins to brown.
Step 3
Remove the dish from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
Step 4
Arrange the strings of cheese over the cabbage, forming a lattice if desired. Roast for 15 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown. Serve hot.
