Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the cabbage into ½-inch thick rounds and brush both sides with olive oil. Place on the baking sheet.

In a bowl, mix the ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Add egg if using.

Shape the meat mixture into patties that fit on the cabbage rounds and press them onto the cabbage.

Bake for approximately 25 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the patties are browned.

Sprinkle cheese on top of each patty, switch oven to broil, and broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Remove from oven, let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.