WILTED LETTUCE WITH BACON

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This is an old recipe passed down from my great-grandma. I remember the whole family getting together on Sunday afternoons and she would always have a feast ready for us. This was always a family favorite.

Provided by Crystal Kanaley

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 slices bacon, chopped
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 ½ cups buttermilk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Add lettuce; cook and stir in the bacon grease until lettuce wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix buttermilk, salt, and pepper into bacon-lettuce mixture; cook and stir until buttermilk sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk flour into sauce if needed to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 381.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

Isabell Panter
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gaming Youssef
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


ROYAL GAMING
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I love the tangy dressing on this wilted lettuce salad.


Faisal Rajppot
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


SyEd Roki Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Israel Lozoya
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chuta Khokhar Khokhar
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I'm not a big fan of wilted lettuce, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Navarre Marshall
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lettuce and bacon. It's also a very affordable dish.


Azam shah Azam shag
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


King Bro
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The wilted lettuce was a bit too oily for me. I think I would use less oil next time.


Hailie Takamasa
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasonings next time.


Kwagala Agnes
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover lettuce and bacon. The dressing was also very tasty.


Pan Htoi Lung
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The wilted lettuce was tender and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Thiar Hussan
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I've made this wilted lettuce with bacon recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Chetan K Kolhi
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This wilted lettuce with bacon recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of crispy bacon, wilted lettuce, and tangy dressing was delicious. I especially loved the addition of the crumbled blue cheese, which gave the dish a nice salty and cream