Kale with bacon is a classic combination that can be prepared in many ways. The hearty flavor of kale pairs perfectly with the salty, smoky taste of bacon, creating a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, there's a kale and bacon recipe out there to suit your needs. From simple sautéed kale to hearty soups and stews, this versatile combination can be used to create a wide range of dishes that are sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTEED KALE WITH BACON
This Sauteed Kale with bacon, onion and garlic is a delicious and easy side dish you can make in under 15 minutes. This dish will become your favorite to make with this leafy green vegetable!
Provided by Anna
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Start by washing and chopping your kale.
- Chop bacon, onion and mince garlic.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy.
- Add onion and garlic and sautee until golden brown.
- Add kale and sautee until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARLIC BACON KALE RECIPE (HOW TO COOK KALE)
This nutrient packed superfood is sure to impress! With bacon and garlic it smells just as good as it tastes!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp over medium heat. Remove bacon and set aside reserving drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook onion in the drippings until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add kale and garlic stirring until cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 115 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SAUTEED KALE WITH BACON
A delicious way to enjoy healthy leafy greens! Sauteed Kale with Bacon is a flavorful, tender and a perfect side dish recipe for just about any meal.
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet; drain off the rest.
- Add the garlic and cook until soft, stirring constantly (about 1-2 minutes). Add the broth and kale; toss to combine. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until leaves are tender and bright green. Remove cover and continue to cook and stir until all of the liquid evaporates. Add vinegar, drizzle with maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with crispy bacon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 55.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Sodium 136.3 mg, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 1.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.5 g
KALE WITH BACON
The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you're eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it's a great way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add kale; cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onions and garlic until onion is tender. , Drain the kale; stir into onion mixture. Add the salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
RAW KALE SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Lay the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook to your desired crispness, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings and leaving any crunchy bits in the skillet.
- While the bacon cooks, remove the stems from the kale and discard. Roll up the leaves lengthwise and slice crosswise into thin strips. Transfer to a large bowl; add the nuts, chickpeas and Parmesan.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add back 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings. (If you don't have 3 tablespoons, make up the difference with olive oil.) Add the shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in the vinegar, brown sugar and mustard, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Remove the vinaigrette from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Chop the bacon and add it to the bowl. Drizzle in the warm dressing and toss to coat the salad. Serve immediately.
QUICK KALE WITH BACON
This is my go-to recipe for kale. I LOVE it as a side dish with pork chops and risotto. This recipe is from an issue of Bon Apetit listed on the Epicurious website.
Provided by smellslikeapickle
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add shallots and garlic to drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add kale and broth. Cover and cook until kale wilts and is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until kale is tender and most of broth has cooked away, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer kale to bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 553, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 12.6
KALE WITH ROASTED BEETS AND BACON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash and trim the beets, removing both ends. Place them on a 12-inch square sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Seal up the foil packet and roast until the beets are fork-tender, about 1 hour.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until medium-crisp (or however you prefer your bacon). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Increase the heat to high and add the kale, stirring to coat in the rendered bacon grease. Cover and cook for a few minutes, and then add the chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar. Stir to combine, cover and allow to wilt for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Peel and cut the beets into chunks and add them to the kale. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Add the bacon, stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
GARLIC AND BACON KALE
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Cut bacon into pieces. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned. Remove the bacon to paper toweling to drain. 3. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened. 4. Place the kale and garlic in the skillet and stir into the onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Before serving, sprinkle with the cooked bacon.
KALE WITH GARLIC AND BACON
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet cook the bacon over the moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp and transfer it to paper towels to drain. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the garlic, stirring, until it is golden, add the kale and the water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and tender. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated and stir in the bacon and salt and pepper to taste.
KALE AND BACON HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
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
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.)
QUICK KALE WITH BACON
Categories Vegetable Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving St. Patrick's Day Bacon Kale Fall Winter Bon Appétit Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add shallots and garlic to drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add kale and broth. Cover and cook until kale wilts and is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook until kale is tender and most of broth has cooked away, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer kale to bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
CREAMED KALE WITH BACON
Make and share this Creamed Kale With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mom.2.Three
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in frying pan with a little olive oil.
- Add kale and garlic frying pan.
- Stir kale every few minutes until the kale is wilted. Approx 5-10 minute.
- Add cream.
- Stir to warm cream and then add parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 302.8, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.8
Tips:
- Choose the right kale: Look for kale with dark, leafy greens and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Wash the kale thoroughly: Kale can be gritty, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before cooking.
- Remove the tough stems: The stems of kale can be tough and fibrous, so it's best to remove them before cooking.
- Cook kale in a variety of ways: Kale can be sautéed, steamed, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
- Pair kale with other ingredients: Kale pairs well with a variety of other ingredients, such as bacon, sausage, garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
- Season kale to taste: Kale has a slightly bitter taste, so it's important to season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Conclusion:
Kale with bacon is a delicious and nutritious side dish or main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, kale is a healthy addition to any diet. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give kale with bacon a try. You won't be disappointed!
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