Potato, Kale, And Kielbasa Casserole For Two

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb potato, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb kale, stems removed
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
• 1/3 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees f.
• 2 in a dutch oven, combine the potatoes with enough water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are tender.
• 3 transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving the cooking liquid, and force them through a ricer into a bowl. (or mash until smooth with no chunks).
• 4 add the butter, 1/4 cup of broth, the vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste, and combine the mixture well.
• 5 bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil. coursely chop the kale leaves, add to water, and boil it for 10 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender.
• 6 drain the kale in the colander, refresh it under cold water, and press out the excess water.
• 7 stir the kale and 1/2 cup of the swiss into the potato mixture and spread the mixture in a buttered casserole dish.
• 8 in a large skillet brown the kielbasa over moderate heat and transfer it to a bowl with the slotted spoon.
• 9 in the fat remaining in the skillet cook the onions over moderate heat, stirring, until they are golden. stir them into the kielbasa.
• 10 scatter the kielbasa mixture on top of the potato mixture, sprinkle it with the remaining swiss, and pour the remaining 1/4 cup broth on top.
• 11 note: the casserole may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• 12 bake the casserole until heated through, about 20 minutes.