This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until tender and golden, about 6 minutes.

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Stir in kale by the handful; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 5 minutes.

milk and flour in a small bowl.

Stir the cheese sauce into the kale mixture.

Layer half of the squash in the prepared baking dish; top with half of the kale mixture.

Repeat with the remaining squash and kale mixture.

Bake the gratin until the squash pierces easily with a fork, 40 to 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, place bread in a food processor and process until it forms coarse crumbs.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the breadcrumbs; cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Transfer to a small bowl.

Sprinkle the gratin with the toasted breadcrumbs and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

To make ahead: Peel and slice the squash up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate.

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