Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2.25 cup

chicken broth

little more than

1 quart

water

1 tbsp

garlic

minced

2.5 unit

russet potatoes

sliced

2 cup

kale

1 lb

sausage

diced

1 unit

onion

chopped

8 ounce

heavy whipping cream

1.5 ounce

bacon bits

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~6 min

Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Step 2
~6 min

Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large sauce pan, combine potatoes, water, chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4
~6 min

Cook until potatoes start to fall apart.

Step 5
~6 min

Meanwhile, bake the sausage at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~6 min

Once the sausage is cooked, remove the casing and mix it into the potato mixture.

Step 7
~6 min

Add bacon bits and let simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 8
~6 min

Stir in heavy whipping cream and kale.

Step 9
~6 min

Simmer until kale is wilted.

Step 10
~6 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Use chicken or vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Top with a dollop of sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Meal
Fall
Winter

Popularity Score

75/100

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