Ketchup-Glazed Cabbage and Egg Gratin recipe

Name: Ketchup-Glazed Cabbage and Egg Gratin
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 450g Cabbage; 3 Eggs; 25g Butter; 3 tbsp Ketchup; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 20g Plain Flour; 150ml Milk; 40g Cheese

This cosy bake pairs sweet-tangy ketchup with soft cabbage and rich eggs under a lightly set finish. It feels familiar and comforting, with a pleasantly savoury-sweet edge.

35 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Ingredients

3 servings

450g Cabbage
3 Eggs
25g Butter
3 tbsp Ketchup
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
20g Plain Flour
150ml Milk
40g Cheese

Nutrition	Per servingEstimated
Calories	261 kcal
Protein	12.2 g
Carbohydrates	20.4 g
Fat	15.4 g
Saturated fat	8 g
Fibre	2.7 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	302 mg

Why this works

A moderately energy-dense savoury gratin with a good protein contribution from eggs and cheese, but with notable saturated fat and moderate sodium from butter, cheese, ketchup and added salt.

Cabbage provides micronutrients and fibre. Cabbage contributes vitamin C, vitamin K and some folate, plus fibre that supports digestive health.

Eggs and milk add protein and B12. The eggs and dairy supply complete protein, vitamin B12 and selenium, supporting muscle maintenance and normal red blood cell formation.

Saturated fat and sodium are moderate. Butter, cheese, ketchup and the pinch of salt increase saturated fat and sodium, which may be less suitable for a heart-focused diet if portions are large.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5).
Make sure the oven has fully reached temperature before the pan goes in, so the eggs set evenly rather than overcook at the edges.
Melt the butter in an ovenproof pan, add the cabbage, and cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Keep the butter at a gentle sizzle rather than a browning fry; the cabbage should soften and turn glossy, not take on dark, bitter patches.
Stir in the ketchup and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir just until the cabbage is evenly coated and the sauce looks lightly glazed, because letting the ketchup catch on the base can make it taste harsh.
Make 3 wells in the cabbage and crack in the eggs.
Crack each egg into a small cup first, then tip it into the well so the yolks stay intact and do not spill across the cabbage.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are just set, then serve warm.
Watch for the whites to turn opaque and the yolks to still wobble slightly in the centre; if the tops are firm all the way through, they will be overdone once served.

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