Ingredients
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2
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2
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1/4
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1
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1
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1
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2
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1/2
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Directions
Swiss Chard Gratin, Delicious! This goes great with grilled chicken. Fresh breadcrumbs are listed twice, it’s not a typo, they’re used twice in the recipe. Recipe from the Chicago Tribune., We have a local farm box that comes to our house and swiss chard has been in it a good bit. We love the stuff, but we’re running out of ideas. Food.com to the rescue! I did adjust it a bit to cut some of the calories. I don’t cook very often, but decided to tackle this one on my own. It turned out GREAT. There was none left, the kids and husband slurped it up. I was told it was a keeper – and they want to try it with other veggies. Hey, that’s a win!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat Oven to 400. |
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2
Done
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Coat the Interior of a 1 1/2-Quart Gratin or Baking Dish With the Softened Butter and Spoon in the 2 Tablespoons of Bread Crumbs; Tilt the Dish Around Until They Cover the Buttered Surface. |
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3
Done
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Slice the Chard Stems and Leaves Into 1 1/2-Inch Pieces; Wash in Cold Water; Drain but Don't Dry Them. |
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4
Done
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Heat the Olive Oil in a 6-Quart Dutch Oven or Soup Pot Over Medium Heat; Add the Shallot and Garlic; Cook, Stirring Constantly, Until Softened but not Browned, About 1 Minute; Add the Chard, Sprinkle With Salt; Cover Tightly and Steam Until the Chard Has Wilted to Half Its Original Volume, About 2-3 Minutes; Uncover and Cook the Chard, Turning Occasionally With Tongs, Until All the Water in the Pan Evaporates, About 5 More Minutes; Season With Pepper and Set Aside. |
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5
Done
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Sauce - Melt the Butter in a Small Saucepan Over Medium Heat; Whisk in the Flour; Cook, Whisking, Until Mixture Bubbles Up and Turns Lighter in Color, About 1 Minute; Pour in the Cold Milk All at Once; Whisk Vigorously; Add Salt and Bay Leaf; Heat, Whisking, Until It Comes to a Boil and Thickens, About 5 Minutes; Reduce the Heat to Low, Simmer 2 Minutes; Stir in the Nutmeg, Oregano, Thyme and 1/2 Cup of the Cheese; Remove from Heat and Discard Bay Leaf. |
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6
Done
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Mix the Cooked Chard and the Sauce; Spoon Into Prepared Pan; Sprinkle With Remaining 1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs and Remaining 1/2 Cup Cheese; Bake Until Golden and Bubbly, 35 Minutes. |
