ESCAROLE GRATIN

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Sturdy escarole can stand up to casserole treatment. Prepare to battle it out for the addictive breadcrumb topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heads escarole, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into large pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a colander in a large bowl. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In 2 batches, cook escarole until tender, 7 minutes, then drain in a colander, pressing with a spatula to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Cook shallot and garlic until tender, 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisking constantly, add milk and cook, whisking, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and stir in escarole. Pour mixture into a 1-quart baking dish.
  • In a food processor, pulse bread until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a small bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and pour over breadcrumbs, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top escarole with breadcrumbs and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

Nancy Sulinibau
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to cook escarole.


Martin Lawrence
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This escarole gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's creamy and cheesy, and they'll love it.


Violetta Moore
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I love the combination of escarole and cheese in this gratin. It's a classic dish that never gets old.


Stey Mahamad
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This escarole gratin is a delicious and satisfying dish. It's perfect for a winter meal.


Adam Thon
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I made this escarole gratin for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Sizatarsha Tarsha
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This escarole gratin is a great way to use up leftover escarole. It's also a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


oliver vazquez
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I'm not a fan of escarole, but I loved this gratin. The escarole was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Waheed Jee
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This gratin was easy to make, and it didn't take long to cook. It's a great weeknight meal.


boss ladyuno
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I served this escarole gratin with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. The gratin was creamy and rich, and the roasted vegetables were a healthy and flavorful addition.


Flavia Reigns
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I added some chopped mushrooms to my escarole gratin, and it was delicious! The mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor to the dish.


DeadlyBlzer2
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this gratin without the bacon. It was still delicious! The escarole and cheese were a perfect combination, and the breadcrumbs gave it a nice texture.


Zorica Kovacevic
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my escarole gratin turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. My family loved it!


Berline B
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This is the best escarole gratin I've ever had. The escarole was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.


Iyabo
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I'm not usually a fan of escarole, but this gratin changed my mind. The bitterness of the escarole was mellowed out by the creamy sauce and cheese, and the breadcrumbs gave it a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suzanne Alexander
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This escarole gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was creamy and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.