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    Home » Blog » Sides

    What to Serve with Cabbage Rolls

    Published: Mar 16, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Cabbage rolls are one of those classic dishes that is comforting, filling, and delicious! They make for a perfect meal choice any day of the week. Not to mention, they’re fairly easy to make too! If you don't know what to serve with cabbage rolls, you don’t have to worry- we’ve got some suggestions for you!

    In this blog post, we will explore all the possibilities for what sides match well with cabbage rolls. So read on if you want an effortless dinner plan tonight!

    Collage of four delicious side dishes. The title "What to Serve with Cabbage Rolls" is in the center of the collage.

    What are cabbage rolls?

    Cabbage rolls, also known as stuffed cabbage or holubtsi in Ukrainian cuisine, are a traditional dish usually made with ground beef and/or pork mixed with rice and wrapped in cabbage leaves.

    Depending on the region, they can be served boiled, baked, or slow-cooked. When properly prepared and cooked, these tasty rolls have a soft, tender texture and a delicious flavor.

    How do you typically make them?

    Cabbage rolls are typically made by boiling cabbage leaves until they’re pliable enough to fill with ground beef and/or pork filling. The filling is then rolled up inside the cabbage leaves and cooked either on the stove or in the oven.

    Depending on preference, you can also add other ingredients such as rice, onion, garlic, dill, and spices before wrapping them in the cabbage leaves.

    What to Serve with Cabbage Rolls?

    Cabbage rolls go great with a variety of sides. Here are some basic suggestions for what to serve alongside cabbage rolls:

    • Steamed Vegetables: Try steamed broccoli or carrots for added nutrition.
    • Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic side dish for cabbage rolls.
    • Sauerkraut: This tangy fermented food adds amazing flavor to cabbage rolls.
    • Salad: A light green salad will balance out the heavier flavors of the cabbage rolls.
    • Baked Beans: Rich and hearty, baked beans make an excellent pairing with cabbage rolls.
    • Rice: Enjoy plain white rice for a simple starch side dish.
    • Roasted Vegetables: Roasted vegetables make for a healthy and flavorful accompaniment to cabbage rolls.

    No matter what you choose, if you’re looking for the perfect meal idea that’s easy to make and tasty to boot, then cabbage rolls are definitely the way to go!

    With a variety of sides to choose from, you’re sure to find something that everyone will enjoy. So why not give it a try tonight? You won’t be disappointed!

    My family's favorite answers to what to serve with cabbage rolls

    Every family has their favorite recipes, and my family is no different. The following recipes are ones we typically serve with cabbage rolls. They are a bit classier than your normal sides.

    They really make a meal a bit classier and also make it more nutritious and different. Every time you change up what you serve with an entree it makes a completely different meal.

    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole
    Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! It starts with sour cream, butter and cheese. Add fantastic ingredients like, bacon, crispy fried onions, Ranch dressing and more and you end up with a truly magnificent potato casserole!
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    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole
    Oven Baked Sliced Potato (aka Potato Blossom)
    This Easy Oven Baked Sliced Potato (aka Potato Blossom) recipe shows how to bake the best crispy oven roasted potatoes with cheese and more!
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    Potato Blossom
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!
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    Mom’s Swedish Potatoes
    Swedish Potatoes, also known as Hasselback Potatoes, are crispy potatoes drizzled with garlic butter and a crunchy topping of Parmesan and bread crumbs. This traditional Swedish potatoes recipe stands out because of the thin deep cuts in the potatoes that don't go all the way through to the bottom. This easy potato side dish is a real show stopper!
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    Smoked Mac and Cheese with Lobster
    This smoked mac and cheese with lobster puts a fancy twist on an old favorite. This smoked gouda mac and cheese is so decadent.
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    Overhead photo of Lobster mac and cheese served inside a large bowl.
    Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese
    Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese is classic comfort food, made even better, with the addition of rosemary. Creamy, cheesy, goodness in every bite!
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    Rosemary White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
    BBQ Mac and Cheese
    This bbq mac and cheese is so much better than the boxed version. Made with 3 kinds of cheese, lots of pulled pork, BBQ sauce and then topped with crumbled cornbread. Baked in the oven till bubbly, then served with your favorite salad.
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    Delicious Glazed Carrots
    This Buttery Glazed Carrots recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly, and simple-to-make vegetable side dish. Every cook should have a good glazed carrots recipe in their kitchen repertoire. Delicious glazed carrots go well with just about any protein.
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    delicious glazed carrots
    My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup
    My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup has been my favorite soup ever since I can remember. Creamy tomato goodness in every spoonful!
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    My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup
    Air Fryer Garlic Potatoes
    Air fryer garlic potatoes are delicious and so easy. These crispy garlic potatoes are a great side for almost any main dish.
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    Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
    Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese is full of rich flavors including three of my favorite things, ranch dressing, jalapeños and macaroni and cheese.
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    Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
    Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
    When it comes to making cucumber salad, my gran knew what she was doing. She taught me all about making old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar. That's why I lovingly sometimes call this dish, Grandma's Best Cucumber Salad. It's made with crispy slices of cucumber and onion in a simple dill vinegar dressing!
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    Grandma's Cucumber Salad
    Sweet Soy Glazed Mushrooms and Onions
    This Sweet Soy Glazed Mushrooms and Onions dish is a wonderful change from traditional mushrooms and onions! A taste of Asia, the taste is truly divine!
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    Sweet Soy Glazed Mushrooms and Onions
    Skillet Roasted Broccoli
    This Skillet Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious and is a definite keeper! The technique is absolutely brilliant!
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    Skillet Roasted Broccoli
    Slow Cooker Bacon, Macaroni and Cheese
    Slow Cooker Bacon, Macaroni and Cheese or mac and cheese is the best, easy, creamy, cheesy, comfort food using evaporated milk and a fantastic method!
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    Slow Cooker Bacon, Macaroni and Cheese
    Baby Bella Mushrooms with Teriyaki
    Teriyaki Baby Bella Mushrooms is a wonderful and delicious way to serve mushrooms. Whether you use this recipe to make an appetizer, side or main dish, the results will always turn out the same - fantastique!
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    Baby bella mushrooms served up in a wooden bowl with green onions on the top.
    Sautéed Cauliflower
    This sautéed cauliflower is so easy and so full of flavor. This cauliflower sauté recipe gets extra fancy with truffle oil and truffle salt.
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    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables
    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables is the perfect blend of cabbage, carrots, potato and more! This easy technique can be used with any vegetables you have on hand!
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    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables
    Smoked Cauliflower
    Smoked Cauliflower is an easy side dish that is full of smoky and garlic flavor. This makes for a great low carb vegetable side dish.
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    Cheesy Baked Cauliflower with Tomatoes
    If anyone in your household turns their nose up to vegetables, try this recipe for cheesy baked cauliflower with tomatoes. This cheesy cauliflower bake with tomatoes, onions, and peppers is easy-to-make and a real treat. It's a vegetable side that will win over your pickiest eater.
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    Skillet Mac and Cheese with Bacon
    This skillet mac and cheese with bacon is so cheesy, flavorul, and easy to make. It only uses one skillet for the entire dish.
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    Cabbage rolls are a tasty and easy meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week. When you’re trying to decide what to serve with them, keep in mind that there are plenty of options! Whether you want something light and fresh like a green salad, or something more filling like mashed potatoes, you can easily find a side that perfectly pairs with cabbage rolls.

    And when you’re feeling more adventurous, try out some of the more unique sides like sauerkraut and roasted vegetables. No matter what you choose, your dinner guests are sure to be impressed! So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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