Kale and Spinach Au Gratin
We love a creamy cheesy vegetable dish, especially on a holiday. This Kale and Spinach Au Gratin dish can be made up a day ahead so you can enjoy more of the day with family and friends.
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Ingredients
- 6 Cups Kale
- 6 Cups Spinach
- 2 Onions Sweet
- 6 Tbs Butter
- 3 Tbs Flour
- 1 Cup White Wine
- 1.5 Cups Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Strip the kale from its stem
- Wash the spinach and kale
- Roughly chop the onion
- Blanch the kale and spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, this keeps its green color and prevents is from looking brown
- Transfer to a bowl of ice water
- When cooled strain the greens and squeeze out all the excess water
- Melt the butter in a saucepan
- Add the onions and some salt and pepper
- Cook over medium-low heat until onions are translucent and caramelized (25-30 minutes)
- Roughly chop the drained greens and set aside
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- In a bowl mix together the cream, milk, nutmeg, cayenne, and lemon zest (set aside)
- When the onions are caramelized add in the flour stirring
- Add in the wine stirring well and increase the heat to medium
- Add in the cream mixture and let simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring often
- Add in 3/4 of the parmesan cheese reserving 1/4 for the top
- Place the greens in a casserole dish open and release them from their squeezed state, no one wants to eat a wadded ball of greens
- Pour the creamy mixture over the greens and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula so you don't scratch your casserole dish
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top add salt and pepper to taste
- Bake covered for 30 minutes then uncover for another 10 -15 minutes until brown on top
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6601IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 584mgIron: 2mg
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