Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

yellow onion

chopped

1 tbsp

garlic

freshly minced

8 unit

cremini mushrooms

sliced

2 tsp

kosher salt

0.25 tsp

red pepper

crushed

8 cup

kale

chopped

0.25 cup

flour

2 cup

chicken broth

1.5 cup

half-and-half

1 cup

gruyere cheese

shredded

2.5 cup

wild rice

cooked

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2
~4 min

Spray a 2 qt baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Set aside the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~4 min

Add chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, sliced cremini mushrooms, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper to the skillet.

Step 6
~4 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens (approximately 10 minutes).

Step 7
~4 min

Add chopped kale in batches, stirring until wilted after each addition.

Step 8
~4 min

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 9
~4 min

Gradually add chicken broth and half-and-half, stirring constantly until thickened (approximately 5 minutes).

Step 10
~4 min

Add 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese and cooked wild rice, stirring to combine.

Step 11
~4 min

Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~4 min

Sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake until bubbly and the cheese melts (approximately 25 minutes).

Step 14
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use bone broth instead of chicken broth.

Add toasted nuts for extra crunch.

Top with breadcrumbs for a crispier crust.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.

Pairs well with a simple salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken
Grilled salmon

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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