KALE CASSEROLE
Tender kale and sweet butternut squash come together in this creamy casserole. We added a touch of nutmeg to enhance the squash's natural sugars, then a generous dose of salty Parmesan for balance. Serve alongside your favorite main for an equally beautiful and flavorful side dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the tough, fibrous ribs from the kale leaves and discard the ribs. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Reserve any tender stems and finely chop. Keep the leaves and chopped stems separate.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the kale leaves to the boiling water and cook until tender and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the kale to the ice water bath. Once completely cool, drain well. Bring the water back to a boil, then add the squash. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well and reserve the pot.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then add the reserved kale stems, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the kale leaves, squash, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg until well combined and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until golden brown and bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Rex Gabriel
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use up leftover kale and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Md Moynul
[email protected]I made this kale casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Veer Sr
[email protected]This kale casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
Cara Craig
[email protected]I've made this kale casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Alex Titch
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The kale was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping was crispy and golden brown.
MD Atik Hasan
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use up leftover kale and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Najwa Alhelou
[email protected]I made this kale casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Traci Warren
[email protected]This kale casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
Ssugar Dominguez
[email protected]I've made this kale casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
aneudy vargas
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh kale from my garden and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Tara Martin
[email protected]I made this kale casserole last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The kale was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and breadcrumb topping was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making thi
Classic Nana
[email protected]This kale casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.