Grandmama's Cabbage Casserole

This recipe is special to me because my grandmother passed away this Christmas, and I remember her when I make her recipes. This recipe is flexible; try leaving out the meat and adding more cabbage (or other veggie) and cheese.

–Mary Margaret

1 ½ to 2 lbs. thinly sliced cabbage
3 tbls cooking oil
1 lb. ground sausage or beef or other ground meat
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2+ cups cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
4+ tbls butter

Preheat oven to 350.  Boil cabbage in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.  Drain.  Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on medium and when hot brown ground meat with the garlic until cooked through.  Remove from heat and check seasonings (salt, pepper, and any other spices desired).  In a casserole layer cabbage, ground meat, and grated cheese in at least two layers, ending with cheese.  Combine eggs and milk and pour over casserole.  Top with salt and pepper and butter.  Bake at 350 for ½ to ¾ hour until bubbly.  Serves 4-6.