Creamed Kale Recipe

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This easy Creamed Kale recipe has the creamiest, cheesiest sauce that'll convert even the biggest kale skeptics. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($8.18 recipe / $1.02 serving)

Servings: servings (½ cup per serving)

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Jess Rice

Equipment

Deep Stainless Steel Skillet

Ingredients

2 bunches kale* $5.38
¼ tsp salt, divided $0.01
2 Tbsp salted butter $0.16
½ yellow onion, julienned (thinly sliced) $0.47
1 clove garlic, minced $0.03
¼ tsp red pepper flakes $0.03
⅛ tsp nutmeg $0.03
½ cup half 'n half, room temperature $0.84
3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese $1.23

Instructions

De-stem and rinse kale in cold water.
Coarsely chop kale and blanch in boiling water seasoned with ⅛ tsp salt for about 3 min. Quickly transfer kale to an ice bath to maintain color. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining ⅛ tsp salt and the julienned (thinly sliced) onion.
Cook until softened. Then, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg and cook another 2 minutes.
Add the room temperature half 'n half over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens to a sauce consistency, about 5 minutes.
Add kale and Parmesan cheese and toss to coat and let it soften, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat. Transfer to your favorite casserole dish or serving plate to serve.

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Notes

*I used Lacinato Kale (aka Dinosaur Kale), but this recipe works with curly kale, too. I didn’t love the texture of curly kale as much with this soft, rich sauce, so I decided to splurge on Lacinato kale. I was willing to spend a little extra to see my family gobble up all of this creamed kale!

Nutrition

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