Are you tired of the same old side dishes at dinner time? Looking for a way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals? Look no further than this delicious and nutritious Mushroom and Kale Gratin recipe. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this dish is sure to become a new favorite at your dinner table. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to create this mouthwatering dish, from the ingredients you’ll need to the final steps of baking. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Add the kale and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the cream mixture over the mushroom and kale mixture, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the gratin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes:
- You can use any type of mushrooms for this recipe, such as button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, or shiitake mushrooms.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the gratin, such as spinach, Swiss chard, or broccoli.
- This dish makes a great side dish for a holiday meal or a main course for a vegetarian dinner.