Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
This creamed kale is the perfect cheesy side dish (made in just 30 minutes) that's loaded with parmesan and mascarpone cheese. Serve the dish with toasted panko breadcrumbs for the perfect bite of crunch.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
- pot
- saucepan
- serving bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 cups leeks cleaned and thinly sliced (white part only)
- 2 pounds kale stemmed and roughly chopped into large pieces (about 4 large bunches)
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat ¼ cup (50 grams) olive oil in a large pot over medium low heat. Add leeks and saute until tender. Add kale and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted, about 8–10 minutes.
- While the kale is cooking add 2 tablespoons (25 grams) olive oil and panko to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the panko is golden brown, about 5–8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Add mascarpone and heavy cream to the kale. Cook until the mascarpone has completely melted. Add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and most of the cream has been absorbed.
- To serve, place kale in a serving bowl and top with toasted panko.
Notes
Keep Warm: Cover the serving bowl with aluminum foil and the creamed kale will stay warm for 30 minutes.
Alternatively, keep warm on a crockpot low setting, stirring occasionally. Add additional heavy cream if you notice the kale getting dry.
Keep the panko bread crumbs separate until you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10106IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 2mg
