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Creamed Greens Casserole

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Servings 4 1/2 cup

Ingredients
  

greens

  • 6 cups chopped kale
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

crumb toppings

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked or regular salt

Instructions
 

Greens

  • Heat medium-sized skillet over medium heat about 1 minute. Add oil and heat additional minute until oil shimmers, Sauté kale in hot oil over low heat for about 5 minutes until kale softens, Add spinach and arugula, continue cooking additional 2 to 3 minutes until greens are cooked. Remove pan from heat.

sauce

  • Stir butter and flour together in a small saucepan over medium low heat until thick and bubbly. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring constantly until thickened. Add greens to sauce. Keep warm.

crumbs

  • Add butter, crumbs, parsley, salt to a small skillet. Sauté stirring constantly until crumbs are toasted. Sprinkle crumbs over creamed greens.