Use up holiday ham in this comforting dinner.

But thats not the case with this gorgeous cabbage gratinit tastes as good as it looks!

The result is a side dish that’s hearty enough to have for dinner.

Southern Living Ham-and-Cabbage Gratin in the skillet to serve

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Microwave on HIGH until potatoes are partially cooked, about 4 minutes.

Carefully remove plastic wrap; drain potatoes, and set aside.

Meanwhile, stand the cabbage stem side down, and cut it in half through the core.

Cut 1 cabbage half into 4 wedges, keeping core intact.

Reserve remaining half for another use.

Heat oil in a large, deep cast-iron skillet over medium- high until shimmering.

Sprinkle cabbage wedges with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

Nestle potatoes around cabbage wedges; re-whisk cream mixture, and pour over cabbage and potatoes.

Remove from oven, and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with more thyme before serving.