Creamy Kale Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Blanch the kale in lightly salted water until tender, rinse in ice water, drain and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the kale, cream and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. (This can also be done in the microwave. Add the kale to a large microwaveable bowl, cover with warm water and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes.) Drain and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
• Add the oil and onions to a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the kale, cream, bean puree, cream cheese, Parmesan and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook until the cheese is melty, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Pour into a small casserole dish, top with the nuts and bake until bubbling and gooey, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with sliced baguette or tortilla chips.
• Add the white beans to a food processor. Pulse 3 to 4 times to break up the beans. With the machine running on low speed, stream in 1 tablespoon of the oil. If the puree looks dry, stream in 1 more tablespoon.

Steps:

• Heat the broiler.
• Combine the kale pulp, mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice and 1 cup of the Gruyere in a bowl and mix to combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish or medium ovenproof skillet and top with the remaining 1 cup Gruyere.
• Place under the broiler until the cheese starts to brown and the mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with chips or crostini.

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and stir until combined and smooth. If necessary, thin out the dip by whisking in more sour cream or adding milk, a tablespoon at a time. Fold in the mix-in ingredients of your choice, to taste and chill before serving.