Creamy Kale

A twist on the classic, Creamy Kale is a luscious side dish to serve on the holiday table or for an at-home date night. Easy to make and calling for simple ingredients, this kale recipe is comforting and delicious.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 179kcal

Ingredients

1 large bunch of kale or 2 small bunches about 9 oz.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup heavy cream
2 oz. cream cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Remove the stems of the kale leaves, and chop them into small ribbons with a sharp knife.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and garlic. Cook the onion and garlic until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped kale to the skillet, mixing it into the onions and garlic.
Let the kale cook down until softened, about 5-8 minutes. This will take a little longer than if you were doing this with spinach, as kale is a heartier green.
When the kale is wilted, pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Stir it into the kale and other ingredients. Then immediately lower the heat so the cream doesn’t curdle.
Add the cream cheese, too, and cook the ingredients until the cream cheese has melted and the cream sauce coats the kale.
Serve warm, and enjoy immediately after the dish is cooked through.

Notes

This is a twist on a classic recipe involving spinach. It takes a little longer to cook because kale is a heartier green.

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