Kale Gratin with Pancetta

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Dinner Dandies

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (38)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(38)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 1/4 to 1 1/3 pounds kale, stems stripped and chopped, about 6 cups
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup cream
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg, eyeball it
Black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano

Directions

Preheat the broiler but place the oven rack on the second shelf down from the heat source.

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet or pot, add the kale and salt and cook 5 to 6 minutes; drain and dry the greens.

Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and pancetta. Crisp the pancetta and add the cream and garlic. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper then reduce 7 to 8 minutes to about 1/2 to 2/3 cup. Add cooked greens to cream and stir to coat evenly. Transfer to shallow casserole.

Toss with breadcrumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the crumbs with salt and pepper and combine with cheese. Place the casserole on the second shelf under broiler and brown breadcrumbs and cheese for 5 minutes.

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recipe Kale Gratin with Pancetta
Luana Laguna Beach, CA 10-26-2009
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I like Kale but.......
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This recipe just does not work as written. Too little cooked kale compared to the bread crumb/cheese topping amount. I even... cooked extra Kale (about 8 cups dry) but the ratio of cooked veggie to crumbs was unbalanced. Also too salty. I'll stick with braising my kale with onions and bacon.Read more
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erin chilliwack, BC 07-08-2009
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Added a bit of a kick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't follow everything to a T but it was really good! I added a shallot with the garlic, a bit of Hungarian smoked... paprika and a few chili flakes. Will definitely make again, especially as the kids ate it!Read more
recipe Kale Gratin with Pancetta
Kristina Columbus, OH 06-24-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was great. I actually followed the recipe pretty closely except added beet greens and turnip greens that I had on hand... to fill it out. It was beyond good - my husband and I both had seconds!Read more
recipe Kale Gratin with Pancetta
Suzanne Lexington, VA 05-31-2009
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Everyone loved it - young, old and in between
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did use think-cut, nitrite-free, lower fat bacon rather than pancetta because that is what I had on hand. This was a... really excellent dish that I will definitely be making again.Read more
recipe Kale Gratin with Pancetta
Melissa Charlottesville, VA 05-29-2009
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Great kale dish
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

A great way to enjoy kale. Like most others, I didn't add any additional salt, reduced the oil, and used bacon. I also used... a mixture of kale and swiss chard. Next time, I think I will try to bake it in the oven and then broil for a couple minutes. Definitely a keeper though!Read more
recipe Kale Gratin with Pancetta
Mary San Ramon, CA 05-24-2009
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Very tasty & easy to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Used Asiago cheese which does reduce the saltiness. Maybe my pancetta was fatty but didn't need olive to cook it. This is a... yummy treatment for greens. Great to find ways to get the nutrients I need from eating kale and chard.Read more