Sweet Potato, Kale and Sausage Bake with Cheese

Complete your holiday meal with this hearty casserole from Lindsay Ostrom of Pinch of Yum.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Grease the foil and set aside.

Step: 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and Italian sausage. Stir to coat. Cook for a few minutes until starting to brown and then move everything around. Repeat until the sweet potatoes and sausage both have golden brown exteriors.

Step: 3

In a bowl, combine the sweet potato and sausage mixture with the kale. Transfer to the lined baking dish.

Step: 4

Bring a 1/2 cup milk to a low boil and then lower the heat to simmer. Whisk in the flour and remaining 1/4 cup milk to form a thick paste. Add the broth, whisking to keep the sauce smooth. Add 1/4 cup Gruyere and stir until melted.

Step: 5

Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes, kale and sausage in the baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Per Serving: 546 calories; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 38.1g; fat 31.5g; cholesterol 72mg; sodium 1152.6mg.

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