How to Make Baked Kale With Bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Preheat the broiler to high.

Fill a large skillet with water and place it on medium heat.

Add the kale to the water and cook for about 5-6 minutes until it wilts down.

Drain and dry the kale, then set it aside on a plate.

Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the chopped bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes.

Add the minced garlic, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 7-8 minutes until it thickens.

Add the wilted kale to the skillet and stir to combine, ensuring the cream covers the kale.

Pour the mixture into a deep dish casserole and spread it evenly.

In a bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Spread the breadcrumb mixture on top of the kale mixture in the casserole.

Place the casserole under the broiler for 5 minutes until the top is crispy and browned.

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