Creamed Kale Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 bunch kale
• 1½ large Vidalia onions
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 1¼ tsp. salt
• ¾ tsp. Freshly ground pepper
• 5 tsp. all-purpose flour
• ⅓ c. white wine
• 1½ c. heavy cream
• 1 c. milk
• ¾ tsp. lemon zest
• ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
• .13 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 3-quart pot over high heat, bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil. Working in 2 batches, blanch kale for 30 seconds. Transfer each batch to a colander and let drain until cool. Squeeze kale to remove excess water, then chop roughly and reserve.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook onions, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground pepper, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Add flour and stir. Add wine and bring to a simmer. Add cream, milk, zest, nutmeg, and cayenne, and simmer for 2 more minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, reserved kale, and remaining salt, and stir to combine.
3. Pour kale mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and sprinkle on remaining cheese. Bake until bubbling and brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve immediately.
4. Source: countryliving.com