Creamed Kale with Panko Topping

This creamed kale makes a wonderful side dish for prime rib. The bright flecks of red pimento amongst the vibrant green of the kale is perfect at Christmastime!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ⅓ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 2 pounds chopped kale leaves
• 2 tablespoons diced pimento peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add some kale to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to an ice water bath and then drain in a colander. Place in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Continue to cook and drain remaining batches.

Step 4

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add pimentos and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add half-and-half and cream and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Remove from the heat. Stir in Gruyere cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Fold in kale. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and panko.