(Small changes: precooked the kale and onions for a few minutes and made a cream of soup rather than using a canned one.). It was okay. Stir in the kale leaves, squash, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg until well combined and smooth. We chopped the casserole up for our 10 month old too and he loved it. Add the kale and saute until wilted down and softened, about 5 minutes longer. Once completely cool, drain well. Season with salt and pepper. For my tastes I though the finished product was a bit too creamy; it needed something to cut that creaminess. 12 ounces butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature. It's a delicious rich combination of flavors. Thanks for sharing! Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Bake until golden brown on top, about 35 minutes. Melt the butter, then add the reserved kale stems, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Definitely recommend cooking the onion and kale ahead of time--it would never fit in a baking dish otherwise. Tags: This is delicious! And I have eaten it for dinner and lunch, respectively, and plan to bring it to work for my lunch all this week!! My family loved it... by the way there was no need to add salt and pepper the soup added enough flavor... Wow - this is divine! Mine wasn't done in 45 mins or even 50 mins. This easy vegetarian side dish can be used as a dip, too. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Add the leeks and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve any tender stems and finely chop. I agree with OneSpunCookie that this would make an excellent warm dip. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). There was a grease in it. Add the whole shebang to a 2-quart baking dish and dot with the butter. Serve alongside your favorite main for an equally beautiful and flavorful side dish. Copyright 2020 Television Food Network, G.P. Congrats! Also I cooked it at 400 because I had scalloped potatoes in at the same time. And SO EASY & quick! Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. It truly must make a different. Thanks!! Season with salt and pepper. But switching up your side dishes can bring a refreshing change to a classic comfort food dish. Information is not currently available for this nutrient. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this as a vegetarian entree. Definitely recommend cooking the onion and kale ahead of time--it would never fit in a baking dish otherwise. I was asked to bring a potluck dish to a blogger potluck party that could be made in under 30 minutes so I came up with a As a dip I don't think it even needed an egg. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved. Stir in the sour cream and Parmesan for some extra flavor. 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Add the chopped leek to a small bowl and cover with water. This dish was a hit with my family and the perfect combination of flavors to go with our pork & kraut. 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We added a touch of nutmeg to enhance the squash's natural sugars, then a generous dose of salty Parmesan for balance. Stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. But the taste itself was very bland. Definitely not amazing.