Collard Green Gratin

Name: Collard Green Gratin
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters coarse fresh breadcrumbs; 454 grams bunches collard greens (about , center ribs and stems removed; 113 grams very thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 servings Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 0 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 4 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 237 milliliters finely grated Parmesan, divided; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 473 milliliters whole milk

Collard Green Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 293 calories, 13g of protein, and 19g of fat each. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of garlic cloves, thyme, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.

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Place ham on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crisp, 20–25 minutes; let cool and break into pieces.

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Ham

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Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet; toast over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10–15 minutes.

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Toast

Cooking Oil

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Remove from heat and add thyme and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.

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Thyme

Mix in ham and set aside.

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Cook collard greens in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes.

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Water

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Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool.

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Drain and squeeze dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop greens and place in a large bowl.

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Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 15–20 minutes.

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Onion

Transfer to bowl with greens; set aside. Reserve saucepan.

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Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Melt butter in reserved saucepan over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and very pale brown, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, 1/2-cupful at a time; add nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 5–8 minutes.

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