Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food for a reason: Its cheesy, ooey-gooey goodness has been around for centuries. And while you might think this nostalgic food couldn't get any better, have you thought about adding kale? Kale is a contentious veggie — you either love it or hate it. While it's commonly used in salads and soups, kale has massaged itself into the dining scene as a trendy superfood (move over, potato chips — Tuscan kale chips are coming for you).
And in cooking, kale has become a way to add some nutrients and greens to your favorite dishes — including mac and cheese. It's no secret that kale is divisive. It has a tough and fibrous texture and is known for its bitter taste on the palate.
However, when this nutrient-dense leafy green is prepared correctly, it's a delicious (and vitamin-packed) addition to a meal or, in this case, a mac and cheese recipe . By enhancing its taste, introducing a textural contrast, and spicing up the look of your dish, this one-ingredient hack might just make you look at kale a whole 'lot differently. Why you should add kale to your mac and cheese Remember the trend of putting spinach in brownies as a way for a picky eater to get their greens in? Adding greens to your mac and cheese is nothing like that — instead of hiding the kale, incorporating it into a recipe allows it to shine in a completely new way.
From a nutritional standpoint, adding kale to your mac and cheese can add a bunch of healthy nutrients to the dish. Kal.
