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Zuppa Toscana Casserole

Comforting Zuppa Toscana Casserole for Cozy Nights in

A hearty Zuppa Toscana Casserole combining layers of potatoes, Italian sausage, bacon, and kale in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Bacon Reserve 1/4 cup for cooking
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage Cooked and crumbled
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium White Onion Can substitute with any type of onion
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Paste Fresh garlic can be used as an alternative
  • 2 cups Kale Washed and chopped, remove stems
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Flour Cook briefly to avoid raw taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can swap with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Adjust for lighter sauce
  • 1 large Egg Must be tempered
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Spray your baking dish with non-stick spray and layer sliced russet potatoes at the bottom.
  3. Crumble cooked bacon and ground Italian sausage over the potato layer.
  4. Sauté diced onion and garlic paste in reserved bacon grease until softened.
  5. Add chopped kale to the skillet and cook until it wilts down.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for an additional minute.
  7. Whisk chicken broth into the skillet and simmer until it thickens.
  8. Temper the beaten egg with hot sauce, then stir it into the sauce.
  9. Stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  10. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
  11. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  12. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  13. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure the potatoes are cut thinly for even cooking. You can prepare this casserole in advance for convenience.

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