Cabbage & Sausage Skillet
Cabbage & Sausage Skillet costs about $6.55 to make ($1.64 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 435 calories, 16 g protein, and 15 g net carbs. Total time: 30 min.
- 16 g protein/serving
- 435 calories/serving
- 15 g net carbs
- 30 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Browned kielbasa with a whole head of caramelized cabbage — three ingredients, one pan, twenty minutes, low-carb by default.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 ring kielbasa, sliced into coins | $3.49 |
| 1 head green cabbage, sliced | $2.24 |
| 1 medium onion, sliced | $0.33 |
| 2 tbsp butter | $0.24 |
| salt, pepper, paprika | $0.25 |
| Total | $6.55 |
How to make it
- Brown kielbasa coins in a dry skillet over medium-high, 4–5 minutes; set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pan; add cabbage and onion with salt and paprika.
- Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and browned at the edges.
- Return the sausage, toss 2 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 435 |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 953 mg |
Substitutions
- Kielbasa / smoked sausage → Bacon — adds $0.57/serving. chopped bacon version; use the rendered fat instead of butter
Make it cheaper
Cabbage runs ~80¢/lb — this dinner's cost is almost entirely the sausage, so shop the sausage sale.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Cabbage & Sausage Skillet?
About $6.55 total, or $1.64 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Cabbage & Sausage Skillet?
Each serving has roughly 16 g of protein (435 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Cabbage & Sausage Skillet cheaper?
Cabbage runs ~80¢/lb — this dinner's cost is almost entirely the sausage, so shop the sausage sale.
Do leftovers of Cabbage & Sausage Skillet keep well?
Good — 3 days; reheat in a skillet, not the microwave, to keep texture.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.