Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 bunch kale (washed and patted dry)
  • 1 cup Sargento Chef Blend 4 State Cheddar
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked crispy and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup oyster crackers (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Mix the cheese, crackers and bacon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the thick stem from the kale and break into pieces.
  • Place the kale on the cookie sheet in a single layer.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the kale and using your hands rub the oil on all sides of the kale leaves.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
  • Bake the kale for 8 minutes.
  • Flip each piece of kale over and bake another 8 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle each piece of kale with the cheese, bacon and cracker mixture.
  • Return the tray to the oven and bake an addition 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove the tray from the oven and serve immediately.