Kale and Potato Au Gratin

1 lg bunch kale, washed,ribbed and torn

1 small onion sliced

2 cloves garlic sliced or pressed

2 T. olive oil

1 T. butter

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3 lg potatoes peeled, sliced 1/4" thick

2 T. butter sliced into pats

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

3/4 c. milk

1/2 c cheddar grated

Grease a 2 qt casserole . Set oven to 350.

Saute the onion, garlic in the olive oil and butter and then add kale and saute until wilted. Season. Set aside.

In the same fry pan melt the 2 T butter and whisk in 2T flour. Add the milk and cook over med heat until thickened ( I added more milk as the sauce was very thick). Add grated cheese and stir until melted. S&p.

Layer the potatoes and kale mixture in the casserole adding the pats of butter to the kale layer. Pour the sauce over the top and bake for 45 mins.