Step 1

DIRECTIONSPreheat the oven to 300F.

Step 2

Simmer the cabbage with the bacon and just a couple tablespoons of water in a casserole with a lid. Cook until the cabbage wilts down a bit. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Line the casserole with a layer of the toasted bread slices. Top with a layer of cabbage, sprinkle on a little of the herbs and some of the cheese. Dot with butter.

Step 5

Continue making layers until cabbage and bread are used up. End with bread layer and a layer of cheese on top of the bread.

Step 6

Pour the broth around the sides of the casserole.

Step 8

Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.