Italian Sausage And Kale Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
• 1/3 cup dry wine
• 1 lb kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces (2 bunches)
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh herb, minced (such as a combination of parsley, oregano, and basil)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f; lightly butter a 2-quart gratin pan or baking dish.
• 2 in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and stir in sausage; cook until browned and cooked through, 5 minutes.
• 3 add in the wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, until it is nearly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes; reduce heat to medium.
• 4 stir in the kale, a handful at a time, until it wilts and turns a bright green color (do not overcook); remove from heat and set aside.
• 5 melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour (forms a roux), then slowly add in milk, whisking to deter any lumps.
• 6 bring to a simmer, whisking frequently, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes.
• 7 crumble in the goat cheese and whisk while it melts to form a smooth sauce; stir in the sausage and kale and remove from heat.
• 8 spoon mixture into prepared dish; sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan, bread crumbs, and herbs (you can mix them together first if you like).
• 9 bake until the topping is golden-brown and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• 10 let cool slightly before serving.