Kale and Potatoes au Gratin

This is a great way to sneak some greens into your diet!

Kale and Potatoes au Gratin

2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. flour

1 1/2 c. milk

1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

8 strips bacon

1 c. chopped onions

16 oz. kale, stems removed

6-8 medium potatoes (russett, red, gold) sliced 1/4" thick

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 400.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

Str in flour until a paste forms.

Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a simmer.

Add 1 1/4 c. cheese and stir until cheese is melted.

In a frying pan, cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.

Add onions to bacon drippings and saute over medium heat until tender.

Chop kale leaves roughly and add to pot; saute for 30 seconds.

Layer half of the potatoes in a 9x13" dish, adn season with half of salt and pepper.

Add half of the kale and onions.

Reserve 2 Tbsp. of the bacon; sprinkle half of the remaining amount over kale.

Repeat layering.

Pour cheese sauce over everything.

Bake for 40-50 minutes.

Top with remaining cheese and bacon; bake for 5-10 minutes, or until browned.

Makes 8 servings.