Cabbage rolls in the oven with cheese
Description
Cabbage rolls baked in the oven with cheese turn out very aromatic and delicious, with an appetizing crust. Melted cheese combined with minced meat and cabbage is simply amazing. Preparation will take some time, but your efforts will be rewarded. This dish will delight all your family and loved ones. Traditional cabbage rolls can be baked in the oven, and this recipe will come in handy for any homemaker.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Boil the cabbage leaves for 2 minutes to soften them, cool, and trim the thickened stems at the base.
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Step 3
Boil the rice in salted water until half-cooked, about 7-8 minutes, then drain the water. Let the rice cool.
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Step 4
Grind the pork through a meat grinder and add it to the rice. Prepare the cabbage roll filling, mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5
Place a spoonful of filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll up the cabbage rolls.
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Step 6
Lightly grease the baking dish with oil and tightly arrange the cabbage rolls.
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Step 7
Dice the onion and grate the carrot. Sauté the vegetables in a pan with a small amount of oil for 2-3 minutes until soft.
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Step 8
Arrange the fried vegetables over the cabbage rolls.
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Step 9
Pour the cabbage rolls with tomato paste, slightly diluted with water.
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Step 10
Sprinkle the cabbage rolls with grated cheese and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Step 11
Remove the finished dish from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Step 12
Serve the cabbage rolls with cheese at the table.