Kale Madeline

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4.9

168 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    225 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Kale Madeline

A take on the ever-popular Spinach Madeline, Kale Madeline is heartier than the dish that inspired it. Fresh kale is cooked and tossed with onion, seasonings and cheese before baking into a casserole. This dish makes for a fantastic Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 oz. frozen kale cooked and drained with liquid reserved
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 small onion finely diced (about ¼ cup)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ cup reserved kale liquid
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese divided (140g)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the frozen kale in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish. When cooked through, let cool and then drain in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and save the liquid.
  3. In a skillet, melt the butter and add the flour, forming a blonde roux.
  4. Add the onion, cooking until translucent and coated in the roux.
  5. Pour in the milk, Worcestershire and the reserved kale liquid. Season with the celery salt, as well as freshly ground black pepper and salt.
  6. Simmer until the sauce has thickened substantially, then add in the kale and ¾ cup of the cheese, stirring until combined.
  7. Pour into a greased baking dish, top with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese, and transfer to the oven.
  8. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is brown and bubbly.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe was updated in 2022 to use frozen kale instead of fresh. If you'd still like to use fresh kale, use the same amount as the frozen and blanch in a pot of salted water until cooked. Drain like you would above and then follow the recipe.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
  • How to store: Transfer leftovers to an airtight food storage container after they have cooled completely. Refrigerate for up to a week.
  • How to reheat: Reheat portions in the microwave until warm.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 752mg 31%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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