Parmesan Kale Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: May. 19, 2022
I tried coming up with a creative way to use kale, and the result was a cheesy casserole. When my husband sampled it, he absolutely loved it. Bits of summer sausage add heartiness. —Diana Johnson, Auburn, Washington
Parmesan Kale Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped summer sausage
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut kale, thawed and squeezed dry (about 3 cups total)
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, combine cream, sausage and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in kale. Add bread crumbs and cheese; toss to combine.
  2. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 361 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.