Lacinato Kale Gratin

Courtesy of Chef Renee Erickson (thank you).

Ingredients

• 3 medium (or 2 large) bunches lacinato kale, ribs removed, torn into roughly 3-inch pieces
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• Freshly cracked black pepper
  
• 3 cups heavy cream
  
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F
2. In a large bowl, season the kale with the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish
4. Drizzle the cream over it
5. Spread out the cheese over the kale
6. Place the gratin dish on a baking sheet to catch any cream that drips out as the gratin cooks
7. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour; you want the cream to thicken and the cheese to brown nicely. The outer shell of kale will crisp up
8. Serve