Farro, Kale & Butternut Squash Gratin
- 10 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
- 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
- 8 ounces (about 6 cups) kale, ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3 cups cooked farro
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 10 ounces frozen diced butternut squash
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Heat oven to 375F.
- Spray 8-inch square glass baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- Set aside.
- Cook cheese and milk in 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add onions.
- Cook over medium heat until softened.
- Add kale; cook until wilted.
- Sprinkle with salt and red pepper.
- Stir in farro, raisins and squash.
- Pour cheese sauce over farro mixture; stir until well coated.
- Spoon mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Combine bread crumbs, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons melted butter and Italian seasoning in bowl.
- Sprinkle mixture evenly over casserole.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and casserole is beginning to bubble around edges.
milk, butter, onion, kale, salt, ground red pepper, golden raisins, butternut squash, bread crumbs, pine nuts, butter, italian seasoning
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3764/farro-kale-butternut-squash-gratin (may not work)