CREAMY COLLARD GREENS AND BACON

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
4 ounces smoky bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
8 pounds collard greens, stems and tough inner ribs discarded
2 large onions, chopped
3/4 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced sage leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Butter, for greasing dish
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, add the water and bacon and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the collard greens by handfuls, stirring until each batch is wilted before adding more. Bring to a boil and add the onions. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the collards are very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then squeeze the water out of the collards until almost dry. Place collards on a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the dry bread crumbs with the Parmesan, minced parsley, sage, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Pulse until just blended.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously butter a shallow 4-quart casserole. In a large bowl, mix the collards with the cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the eggs until blended and spread the collards into the prepared casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan crumbs over the collards. Return to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes longer, or until the crumb topping is golden. Preheat the broiler and broil the collards 10 inches from the heat until the bread crumb topping is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot. Tastes great with fried chicken.

aimee semple
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I found this recipe to be bland. It needed more seasoning.


Kefilwe Kwanakups
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'creamy collard greens'. There's no cream in it.


John Mathe
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Shah Noor ur Rehman
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I love that this recipe uses bacon. It adds a lot of flavor to the collard greens.


Faadumo Aweys
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These collard greens are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Rocky King
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I've never made collard greens before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


That_One_Aquarius
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I love the creamy sauce in this recipe. It's so rich and flavorful.


Leah Mwangi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The collard greens are cooked in one pot, so there's minimal cleanup.


Derrick “LEE Mann” Mann
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I loved this recipe. The creamy sauce and bacon made them really tasty.


Smmer
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These collard greens are amazing! They're so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice touch.


Henzopro911
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The collard greens are so creamy and delicious.


Lxzy Weirdo
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I love this recipe! The collard greens are always so tender and flavorful.


adediran micheal
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This is a great recipe for collard greens. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and the creamy sauce is delicious.


Gregorio D. Gonz√°lez
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The collard greens were so tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce was perfect.


MD SANUAR
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These collard greens are delicious! I love the creamy sauce and the bacon.


Gdhf
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I love this recipe! The collard greens are always so tender and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice touch.


Reuben Banda
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This is my new favorite way to make collard greens. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Sheikh Shahzaib
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I'm not usually a fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce was to die for.


Prince Gomez Ghansah
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These collard greens were a hit! I made them for a potluck and everyone raved about them. They're so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


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