Joanna Gaines Kale And Bacon Casserole Recipe
Are you looking for a cozy, healthy meal? The Joanna Gaines Kale And Bacon Casserole Recipe is perfect. This dish blends leafy greens with salty bacon.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Chef's knife.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh kale chopped
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease your large baking dish well.
- Fry bacon in a skillet until very crispy. Remove bacon but keep the fat.
- Add onions to the bacon fat. Cook until soft. Add garlic and kale. Stir until kale wilts down.
- Whisk eggs and heavy cream in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
- Put kale and bacon into the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh kale instead of frozen for better texture.
- Remove the tough stems from the kale leaves first.
- You can use pepper jack cheese for a kick.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the bacon.
- Let the dish rest for five minutes before serving.
- This helps the sauce thicken up nicely.