Creamed Kale

This totally simple creamed kale is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Full of healthy kale, cream cheese, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Hello, delicious!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 small shallots minced
2 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces cream cheese
18 ounces frozen kale lightly steamed and drained
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 - 1/2 cup whole milk
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a 12-inch skillet add butter and olive oil and set over medium heat.
Once melted add shallots and garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant.
Add in cream cheese, break up with a spatula, and let melt into the pan. If it starts to burn turn down the heat.
Once mostly melted add in steamed drained kale and stir.
Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Pour in 1/3 cup whole milk, stir and add more milk if needed for creaminess and moisture.
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Notes

If you want to keep the dish lighter feel free to use milk instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword creamed kale, creamed spinach, creamed vegetables, kale recipes, side dish recipes, thanksgiving recipe

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