Parmesan Kale Casserole

Name: Parmesan Kale Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup finely chopped summer sausage; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut kale, thawed and squeezed dry (about 3 cups total); 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I tried coming up with a creative way to use kale, and the result was a cheesy casserole. When my husband sampled it, he absolutely loved it. Bits of summer sausage add heartiness. —Diana Johnson, Auburn, Washington

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped summer sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut kale, thawed and squeezed dry (about 3 cups total)
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, combine cream, sausage and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in kale. Add bread crumbs and cheese; toss to combine.
Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 361 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

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