CHEESY GREENS CASSEROLE

Cheesy Greens Casserole image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
One 8-ounce container mascarpone
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches Tuscan kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
2 small or 1 large bunch regular kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
3 cups grated Gruyere
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large Dutch oven, combine the cream, mascarpone, onion, garlic, nutmeg, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer over a medium-low heat, stirring as you go. Simmer gently until the onions and garlic are very soft, about 10 minutes.
Add all of the kale to the cream mixture, then cover and allow to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook until the greens are just wilted and coated in the cream mixture.
Transfer the greens mixture to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and spread evenly. Top with the Gruyere and panko breadcrumbs. Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.