Author Notes
This recipe is very easy to make and a good way to add extra flavor to swiss chard. —SLD
Ingredients
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2 pounds
(s) Swiss charc
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2 tablespoons
butter
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2 tablespoons
flour
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons
sea salt, separated
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1/2 cup
milk
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2 cups
(s) american cheese, diced
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1/2 cup
seasoned bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons
melted butter
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2 cups
(s) boiling water
Directions
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Cut the stalks from the washed Swiss chard leaves into one-inch pieces.
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Place the leaves in the bottom of a large stockpot.
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Cover the Swiss chard leaves with 2 cups boiling water and 1/2 tsp. sea salt.
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Place over high heat and boil for approximately 10 minutes, or until the Swiss chard is fully cooked
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Drain well with a colander, making sure to press all of the water out of the Swiss chard.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add in the flour and remaining salt, stirring constantly.
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Add the milk and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Add in the cheese and stir until it is melted.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a two-quart casserole dish.
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Place the Swiss chard in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the cheese sauce.
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Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
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Bake for about 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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