Side dishe for 4
Creamed Swiss Chard
$6.43for 450 minServes 4
Swiss chard simmers with garlic, onion, cream cheese, and stock before receiving a crisp seasoned breadcrumb topping.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bok choy and napa cabbage, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.43 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$1.61 per serving$6.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches swiss chard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 shallot or small yellow onion
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp mccormick black garlic seasoning
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh or dried minced parsley
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
Steps
- Separate the chard stems from the leaves, then chop both into small pieces.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the chard stems and stock, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the chard leaves, cream cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then cook for 7 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter in a small skillet over medium heat and toast the breadcrumbs, black garlic seasoning, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chard to an 8-inch baking dish, top with the breadcrumbs, and bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.
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