CREAMY COLLARD GREENS AND BACON

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Creamy Collard Greens and Bacon image

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.

Cloudy B
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I give this recipe a big thumbs down.


Ehsaan Elahi
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Smo Ker
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Worst collard greens I've ever had.


Alex Mngoma
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Danii Shah
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's too complicated and time-consuming.


Asim Seemab
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The bacon was too salty and overpowered the flavor of the collard greens.


Esl Store
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I followed the recipe exactly but the collard greens didn't turn out creamy at all.


Jeremiah Hodge
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The cooking time was too long and the collard greens were overcooked.


Tamana Andarabi
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland.


Haider Annas
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The collard greens were a little too bitter for my taste.


SHADOW - PUBG MOBILE
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This was a hit at my dinner party.


hridoy khan devil
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Mateo Campos
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Yummy!


VoidParadox
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So good!


Pramod Kc
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These collard greens were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with ham and cornbread, and it was a delicious meal.


Adam Argiag
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This recipe is a keeper! The collard greens were so tender and flavorful. I loved the addition of bacon, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Gbenga Bada
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy collard greens and bacon. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kateria Williams
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These collard greens were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with fried chicken and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.


Indonesia Thapa
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The collard greens are always tender and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I like to serve this dish with cornbread and mashed potatoes.


Gulfam Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The collard greens were tender and flavorful, and the bacon gave it a nice crispy texture. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.