Kale with Bacon

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 06, 2023

The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you’re eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

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Kale with Bacon

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches kale, trimmed and torn
  • 8 bacon strips, diced
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil. Add kale; cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is tender.
  3. Drain the kale; stir into onion mixture. Add salt, pepper and bacon; heat through.
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