Creamy Potato Kale Gratin

This delicious side dish features layers of thinly sliced potatoes and kale in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is baked until golden and bubbly.

Instructions

1. 1

   Thinly sliced the potatoes, roughly ¼-inch (5mm) thick.

2. 2

   Remove stems from kale and cut into ¾ inch-1 inch (2 cm) pieces.

3. 3

   For the Béchamel sauce, add butter and garlic to a saucepan on medium heat and sauté until aromatic.

4. 4

   Add flour and mix until mixture browns slightly.

5. 5

   Add milk, salt, and pepper and simmer on low heat until mixture thickens.

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   In a medium-sized oven dish, lay a hefty bed of kale adding olive oil, salt, and pepper and gently mixing.

7. 7

   Starting from one side layer your potatoes across the kale covering the entire dish.

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   Gently press the potatoes and kale mixture down to make more room in the dish.

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   Drizzle half of the Béchamel sauce across all of the potatoes.

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    Repeat the process and add another layer of kale, olive oil, salt, pepper, and potatoes and cover with remaining sauce.

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    Garnish to taste with parmesan, Gruyère, and bread crumbs

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    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes covered. Remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes.

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    Enjoy!

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