SWISS CHARD AU GRATIN
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a large casserole dish or six individual casserole dishes with butter. 2. Prepare the Swiss chard: Remove the base of the stems and discard. Slice the stems about ½-inch thick and roughly chop the leaves. In a large bowl, prepare an ice-water bath. In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the stems until they're nearly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the stems to the ice water. Repeat with the leaves, cooking for just 1 minute before transferring to the ice water. Drain the Swiss chard well and set aside. 3. Make the white sauce: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in the flour and cook until the mixture has a slightly toasty smell, 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Add the milk and cream, whisking well to ensure no lumps form. Cook until the mixture comes to a simmer; it should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Add the blanched Swiss chard to the white sauce, tossing well to coat the greens evenly. Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish or dishes. 6. Prepare the topping: Toss the bread crumbs with the melted butter and mix well to combine. Stir in the pecorino cheese. Top the Swiss chard mixture with the bread-crumb mixture. 7. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the bread crumbs are toasted, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Note: This dish can be made one day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking.
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Samee Ya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover swiss chard. Plus, it's a good side dish for various proteins, like fish, chicken, or steak.
Sifat Miah
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and black pepper to give it more flavor.
Mukes Kumar
[email protected]My swiss chard au gratin turned out a bit watery. Not sure what I did wrong. But overall, it still tasted pretty good.
Arthur Sibanda
[email protected]5 stars! The garlicky swiss chard filling was perfection. I used a mix of cheddar and parmesan cheese and it was cheesy heaven.
Sage or robin Dickerson
[email protected]I chose to use gluten-free bread crumbs and it worked perfectly. The dish was still crispy and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!
Raj a yadav
[email protected]Sometimes simple is better. This au gratin dish captures that perfectly. Using just a few quality ingredients, it lets the natural flavor of swiss chard shine.
Fhs Dhsh
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was super easy to make and turned out so creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it too, which is always a bonus.
Namanya Ignatius
[email protected]Who said healthy food can’t be delicious? I loved the mild flavor of swiss chard combined with gooey cheese. My new favorite way to get my daily dose of greens.
Steven Nguyen
[email protected]This Swiss chard au gratin recipe was a hit with my family and friends! The combination of swiss chard, cheese, and bread crumbs was simply divine.