Potato, Kale, and Kielbasa Casserole
- 3 pounds russet (baking) potatoes (about 6)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds kale, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well
- 1/2 pound Muenster cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- In a kettle combine the potatoes, peeled and quartered, 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.
- Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving the cooking liquid, and force them through a ricer into a bowl.
- Add the butter, 1/2 cup of the broth, the vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste, and combine the mixture well.
- Bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil, add the kale, and boil it for 10 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender.
- Drain the kale in the colander, refresh it under cold water, and press out the excess water.
- Stir the kale and 1 cup of the Muenster into the potato mixture and spread the mixture in a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet brown the kielbasa over moderate heat and transfer it to a bowl with the slotted spoon.
- In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the onions over moderate heat, stirring, until they are golden and stir them into the kielbasa.
- Scatter the kielbasa mixture on top of the potato mixture, sprinkle it with the remaining Muenster, and pour the remaining 1/4 cup broth on top.
- (The casserole may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.)
- Bake the casserole until heated through, about 20 minutes.
russet, butter, chicken broth, cider vinegar, salt, kale, muenster cheese, kielbasa, onions
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/potato-kale-and-kielbasa-casserole-recipe.html (may not work)