Heat Cravers Sauteed Cabbage with Habanero Peppers

Cabbage wasn't a favorite growing up, but that is because we never made it this way! Habaneros bring the heat, and the bacon and pecan combination really flavors it up. The Jarlsberg, however, adds a delicious finishing touch that melts all the way through.

Heat Cravers Sauteed Cabbage with Habanero Peppers

Ingredients

• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
  
• 2 strips bacon, chopped
  
• 1 habanero pepper, chopped
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 2 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, shredded
  
• 1 ounce pecans, chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  
• Salt to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Heat a large saute pan to medium heat.
   
2. Add the bacon and onion. Cook about 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
   
3. Add nuts and cook 1 more minute.
   
4. Add garlic and cook about a minute.
   
5. Add habanero and cabbage. Saute 20 minutes stirring often until cabbage is cooked through and soft.
   
6. Season with salt as needed.
   
7. Toss in a mixing bowl with Jarlsberg cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted through.
   
8. Serve.

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