1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) sm. cabbage
1 stick butter
2 med. onions, minced
1/2 pt. half and half (or milk)
1 sweet pepper, minced
1/2 lb. grated mild cheddar cheese
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt

Shred cabbage and boil in salted water until tender; drain. Saute onions and sweet pepper in butter until tender. Grate cheese and mix with bread crumbs.

Divide into 2 portions, 3/4 and 1/4. To boiled, shredded cabbage, add sauteed onion and pepper. Add 3/4 of cheese-bread crumb mixture; stir. Place in square baking dish (about 8x8-inches) and pour cream over mixture. DO NOT STIR. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of cheese-bread crumb mixture on top. Bake in 350 degree oven until golden brown.

More salt or dash of Tabasco can be added if desired.