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A white baking dish filled with a baked casserole made of rice, cheese, and leafy greens. The casserole has a golden-brown top with visible bits of melted cheese and green herbs mixed throughout.

Wild Rice and Kale Casserole Recipe

Creamy rice-and-greens bake made with fresh herbs and three types of cheese. Serve for Thanksgiving or as a cozy vegetarian side any time of year.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, comfort food, fried rice, kale, side dish, Thanksgiving, vegatarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cups wild rice uncooked
  • 4 cups kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese finely grated and divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter or spray an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions. You should have 2 cups of cooked wild rice.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and kale. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic, chopped sage, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle in the flour, and whisk to combine. Stir in the Dijon mustard.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and vegetable broth until smooth. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cook for 1 minute, just until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the cooked wild rice and ¼ cup Parmesan. Combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, then add ½ cup of the cheddar–mozzarella blend and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar–mozzarella blend and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned on top.
  • Let the casserole stand 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1674IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 1mg
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