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Kale Gratin with Pancetta

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I made this as the side to the Garlic-Buttered Steak from Monday. It looked yummy, but honestly I didn't enjoy it. I'm not big on dark green veggies...even though they're good for you. Oh, and I diced up 3 slices of bacon rather than using the pancetta. 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 pounds kale, stems stripped and chopped, about 6 cups Salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup cream 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg, eyeball it Black pepper 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano Preheat the broiler but place the oven rack on the second shelf down from the heat source. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet or pot, add the kale and salt and cook 5 to 6 minutes; drain and dry the greens. Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and pancetta. Crisp the pancetta and add the cream and garlic. Season...