Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Potatoes and Scamorza
Soft cabbage leaves wrap around a creamy potato filling enriched with smoky, melty scamorza—simple ingredients that come together in the most satisfying way.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Ingredients (Makes 9 rolls)
- 9 large cabbage leaves
- 2 lbs potatoes, boiled and peeled
- 4 oz scamorza cheese, diced
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 0.7 oz)
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Filling
- Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them.
- Dice the scamorza cheese.
- Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
Step 2 – Season and Blanch the Cabbage
- In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, scamorza, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the tough center ribs from each cabbage leaf.
- Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 3 – Assemble the Rolls
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each cabbage leaf.
- Roll tightly, tucking in the sides to seal.
Step 4 – Bake
- Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes, until warmed through and lightly golden.