How to Make Swiss Chard and Kale Gratin with Keith Dresser

Test cook Keith Dresser prepares a hearty Swiss Chard and Kale Gratin.

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[Meme-jhjx]

Made this today with the last of the chard and kale from my garden.
Two thumbs up and a hearty Andy griffeth MM MMMM GOOD!

[zernix]

My god this looks amazing! I just watched this recipe on pbs and had to watch it again immediately because for sure I'm going to try this!

[Earthy-Artist]

For Thanksgiving 2022 I'll be making as a side instead of traditional green bean casserole, today I'm preparing the two parts ahead but keeping the topping & greens separated until when I bake them together on Thanksgiving Day.

[pamelaconway]

Okay impressed with this video I rarely comment on these but this looks so good

[fragranthills]

It is difficult to make kale exciting. But, I can hardly wait to try this recipe.

[patcampisano]

Where have you been all my life? Can’t wait to make this! Much mahalo!!

[Mandolin]

Excellent! I think you should save that water from wilting the greens in the Dutch oven. It is certainly loaded with nitrates that are essential for good vascular health! So save it, let it cool and flavor it with some fruit -- blend and you have a very healthy drink.

[debrawilson]

For a vegan recipe I would use 1/2 cup vegan sour cream instead of the cream, more garlic, add favorite spices. For addition add organic great white northern beans drained and washed. Topping gluten free bread, vegan cheese like Daiya mozzarella shreds. To saute use homemade veggie broth.

[lynnrumsey]

Yum! And it can be veganized. Please do more of these type recipes.

[mikej]

That's a nice variation. I'm vegan and I'd like to try substituting the cream with a mixture of blended cauliflower, potato starch, and coconut oil.

[katrinaassoumou]

That really looks tasty. I wonder if you can use cauliflower for the toping instead of the bread. Amen

[jean-francoisdaignault]

I love that his coarsely chopped onions look like my finely chopped onions 😂

[bjtighe]

can i use tuscan kale instead (i don't like curly kale at all) or will it compact like when you used just chard?

[LKAPMAJLA]

I want to see your oven set up. It doesn't look like the over is under your stove. I would love to see how everything is set up.

[secondaccount]

Any suggestions for a substitute for the Parmesan? Need to be dairy free. I can use nut milk for the cream

[vernafoster]

Very interesting however you squeezed out the water from the kale and Swiss chard isn't all the nutritional value in the water?

[michellen]

I am vegan so I could use vegan parmesan cheese and almond, or coconut milk instead of the heavy cream; I think it'll work great.

[mousiebrown]

Hmmm…. Might work for turnips and mustard greens…..

[luvasuit]

You said the cheese smells great... what cheese did you add?

[rojergrison]

How to make Swiss Chard and Kale Gratin, Step 1, Feed Swiss Chard and Kale to Chickens, Step 2, Gather eggs and make Scrambled Eggs .