Creamed Collard Greens

Name: Creamed Collard Greens
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 10 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 680 grams large bunches collard greens (about , center stems removed and leaves cut into 1/2 strips; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 10 servings Kosher salt; 2 larges shallots, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 10 servings Unsalted butter (if needed); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 473 milliliters whole milk

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Creamed Collard Greens a try. This recipe makes 10 servings with 271 calories, 5g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, kosher salt, heavy cream, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.

Instructions

Blanch greens in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and beginning to soften, 3-4 minutes.

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Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Squeeze dry.

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Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.

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Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; set aside.

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Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot, adding butter if needed to measure 3 tablespoons

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Add shallots; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.

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Add flour and paprika; stir constantly for 2 minutes.

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Whisk in milk and cream; bring to a boil, whisking often. Stir in greens; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring often, until greens are tender and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Transfer creamed greens to a serving dish; garnish with reserved bacon.

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Servings:

10servings

Freshly ground black pepper 680grams

large bunches collard greens (about , center stems removed and leaves cut into 1/2" strips 3Tbsps

all-purpose flour 473milliliters

heavy cream 10servings

Kosher salt 2larges

shallots, finely chopped 2teaspoons

sweet paprika 10servings

Unsalted butter (if needed)2teaspoons

vegetable oil 473milliliters

whole milk

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Selbach Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.