This cheesy kale dip is perfect for the holidays and potluck gatherings.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Active Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Yield: 10-12 servings
Calories: 374cal
Author: Melissa
Materials
1Bulb of garlic
1 tsp. Olive oil
2cupskale
8oz.cream cheese
½cupsour cream
¼cupmayonnaise
3jalapenos that have been seededde-veined, and chopped
½tspgarlic powder
¼tsponion powder
1&1/2 cupsshredded cheese Mexican Style
¼cupbacon bits
¼cupParmesan cheeseshredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Leaving the skin on, cut the top off of the garlic bulb
Make a foil bowl for the garlic to sit in, and pour a little olive oil over the garlic. Add a little salt, and pepper to taste. Close the foil up to seal the bulb in, and place in the oven until soft - about 30 minutes
While the garlic roasts...Blanch the kale:
Get a medium-size bowl, and fill it with a little ice water
In a medium-size pot, boil the kale in a small amount of water - only for about 1 minute
Drain, and throw kale into the ice water to shock it, and stop the cooking process
Drain, and squeeze kale
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapenos, garlic powder, cheese, bacon, kale, and roasted garlic (just squeeze the soft garlic out of the bulb)
Spread into a greased 8x8 pan, or whatever dish you want to serve your dip from
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the dip
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the top is golden, and cheese is melted
Serve with Tortilla chips, crackers, or pita chips