Best 8 Baked Apple And Kale Casserole Recipes

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Baked apple and kale casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The apples provide a sweet and tart flavor, while the kale adds a boost of vitamins and minerals. This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover apples or kale. It can be served as a main course or side dish, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY SQUASH AND KALE CASSEROLE



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This veggie-packed, low-calorie casserole uses a combination of full-fat Swiss and Parmesan-and a little goes a long way, cutting down on the fat without sacrificing flavor. Serve with a green salad on the side to round out the meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 of a medium yellow onion, chopped
6 cups finely chopped kale (about 5 ounces)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups of 1/2-inch diced yellow squash (about 8 ounces)
2 cups of 1/2-inch diced zucchini (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 cups frozen brown rice, thawed
1 cup grated Swiss
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the kale is bright green, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and continue to cook until the kale is wilted and most of the broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Add the squash, zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine with the kale. Continue cooking until the squash begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.
  • Toss the cooked vegetables, brown rice, cheeses, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs and the egg in a large bowl until mixed. Spray a 9-inch square or 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until the squash and zucchini are tender and the top is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 560 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 3 grams

KALE CASSEROLE



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Tender kale and sweet butternut squash come together in this creamy casserole. We added a touch of nutmeg to enhance the squash's natural sugars, then a generous dose of salty Parmesan for balance. Serve alongside your favorite main for an equally beautiful and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds curly kale
Kosher salt
12 ounces butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the tough, fibrous ribs from the kale leaves and discard the ribs. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Reserve any tender stems and finely chop. Keep the leaves and chopped stems separate.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the kale leaves to the boiling water and cook until tender and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the kale to the ice water bath. Once completely cool, drain well. Bring the water back to a boil, then add the squash. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well and reserve the pot.
  • Place the pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then add the reserved kale stems, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the kale leaves, squash, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg until well combined and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until golden brown and bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

EASY APPLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Apple Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 peeled sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup white sugar (or more if desired, OR half of EACH white sugar with brown sugar)
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cold, and cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 2-qt casserole.
  • Place sliced apples in prepared casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix lemon juice and water; pour over the apples.
  • In another small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; pour over the apples and the lemon/water mixture.
  • Dot with chopped butter on the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes; stirring occasionally.

KALE AND BACON HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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With bacon, eggs and hash browns in the baking dish, this sounds like breakfast - but it works just as well as lunch or dinner. This recipe from Joanna Gaines, the reigning queen of Southern home design, is a good example of how she works: Texas tradition but with some modern touches. You can use other kinds of frozen potatoes, like waffle fries, or add par-boiled fresh potatoes to the skillet with the kale and garlic.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     brunch, lunch, casseroles, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 slices bacon
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 cups lightly packed chopped kale (about 3 ounces)
1 garlic clove, minced
12 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 ounces shredded mozzarella (about 1 1/2 cups)
6 ounces shredded Gruyère (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (20-ounce) bag frozen hash browns, thawed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop bacon.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pan. Heat the skillet over medium, add the onion, and sauté until soft and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the kale and garlic and sauté until the garlic is tender and fragrant, another minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped bacon.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and mustard. Add 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Gruyère, the hash browns, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
  • Stir the kale mixture into the eggs, then pour into the buttered dish. Top evenly with the remaining mozzarella and Gruyère. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and bubbly, another 15 minutes. Serve hot. (Cooled casserole will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.)

SAUTEED KALE WITH APPLES



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The stems can be tough on kale, so remove as much of the stem as possible.

Provided by suzanne

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, sliced
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chopped kale leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add apples, vinegar, salt, and pepper; cover skillet and cook until apples are tender, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cover and cook until kale is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CHEESY KALE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Kale Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shug22

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 1 Casserole, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup light extra-light vegetable oil spread
1 onion, finely chopped
16 cups kale, chopped
1/2 cup flour
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray rectangle baking dish with nonstick spray. Melt butter and add onions to a saucepan, cook until translucent. Add kale in batches and cook until wilted. Sift flour over kale mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes then add half and half, 1 cup parmesan, and cream cheese. In another bowl combine 1 cup parmesan, panko, and spices. Sprinkle over kale in baking dish and cook 35 minutes until brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 717.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 17.8

PARMESAN KALE CASSEROLE



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I tried coming up with a creative way to use kale, and the result was a cheesy casserole. When my husband sampled it, he absolutely loved it. Bits of summer sausage add heartiness. -Diana Johnson, Auburn, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped summer sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut kale, thawed and squeezed dry (about 3 cups total)
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, combine cream, sausage and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in kale. Add bread crumbs and cheese; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BAKED APPLE AND KALE CASSEROLE



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This easy vegetarian side dish can be used as a dip, too. You can use mayonnaise instead of yogurt.

Provided by OneSpunCookie

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 egg, beaten
6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 ounces kale, chopped
2 red apples, peeled and chopped
1 slice white onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk cream of mushroom soup, yogurt, and egg together in a 9-inch square baking pan; stir in Monterey Jack cheese, kale, apples, and onion until evenly combined. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is warmed and bubbling, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 401.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Don't overcook the kale: Kale should be slightly wilted but still have a bit of a bite to it.
  • Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms, to the casserole. You can also use different types of cheese or nuts.

Conclusion:

Baked apple and kale casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give baked apple and kale casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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