Cheesy Kale Casserole

⏱ 55 mins 🍽 1 Casserole, 10 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This satisfying casserole combines wilted kale with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all baked under a golden crust of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan. It's a complete one-dish meal that comes together in just 55 minutes, making it perfect for a family dinner or a hearty side dish. The blend of cream cheese, parmesan, and seasonings creates a flavourful and comforting bake.

Cheesy Kale Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light extra-light vegetable oil spread
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 16 cups kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Method

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees and coat a rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt the vegetable oil spread in a saucepan, then add the chopped onion and cook until it turns translucent.
  3. Introduce the chopped kale to the pan in several batches, cooking each until it has fully wilted.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the kale and onion mixture, stirring to combine, and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the half-and-half, then add 1 cup of the grated parmesan cheese along with the fat-free cream cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Transfer the creamy kale mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 cup of parmesan, the panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. Evenly scatter the panko and cheese mixture over the top of the kale in the dish.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the casserole is bubbling.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium717300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal
AuthorShug22