Side Dishes

Creamy Kale Gratin

By An Edible Mosaic

Prep Time:  15 min

2 TB extra-virgin olive oil 3 large cloves garlic 8 cups chopped kale 1/2 cup vegetable stock  1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 1/4 cups half and half 3 ounces cream cheese 1 cup shredded white cheddar  1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Cook Time:  25 min

Ingredients

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The sauce in this gratin thickens up gorgeously if you let this sit for about 10 to 15 minutes once it’s out of the oven!

Pro tip

Step 1

Heat the oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

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Step 2

Stir in the kale, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Cover the pot and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Step 3

Stir in the half and half, and let it come up to a simmer. Stir in the cream cheese, and add the shredded cheddar half at a time, stirring until fully incorporated. Cook until the cheese is melted into the sauce, stirring constantly.

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Step 4

Transfer the kale mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top. Bake until the casserole is bubbling throughout, about 15 minutes. After that, broil it for a couple minutes to brown the top.

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Rich and creamy sauce + nutrient-dense kale = the perfect side dish!