MMM, this is delicious.
Cheesy Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Casserole
1T olive oil
4 smoked sausage links sliced into 1/2 ” rounds
1 carrot peeled and diced
1/2 c diced yellow onion
1 rib celery diced
1 can white beans rinsed and drained
3 c fresh baby kale
2 T flour
1/4 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
1 c chicken stock
3/4 shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
In a large saute pan heat olive oil over med h high heat. Add sausage, carrot, onion and celery, saute until onion is soft. Add Beans and kale, continue to saute until kale is wilted. Add flour and stir and cook about 2 more minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer, sauce will thicken, add 1/2 c cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Preheat oven to 350
Pour mixture into a baking dish, top with panko and remaining cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes.