Creamed Collard Greens

Serves: 2

Dallas Effertz

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

39

Spice

43

Sweetness

38

Sourness

29

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Vegetable Oil

1.5 tsps

Sweet Paprika

2 cups

Whole Milk

2 cups

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

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

2

Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool

3

Squeeze dry

4

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat

5

Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes

6

Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; set aside

7

Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot, adding butter if needed to measure 3 tablespoons Add shallots; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes

8

Add flour and paprika; stir constantly for 2 minutes

9

Whisk in milk and cream; bring to a boil, whisking often

10

Stir in greens; reduce heat to low

11

Simmer, stirring often, until greens are tender and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes

12

Season to taste with salt and pepper

13

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

14

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

15

Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool

16

Squeeze dry

17

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat

18

Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes

19

Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; set aside

20

Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot, adding butter if needed to measure 3 tablespoons Add shallots; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes

21

Add flour and paprika; stir constantly for 2 minutes

22

Whisk in milk and cream; bring to a boil, whisking often

23

Stir in greens; reduce heat to low

24

Simmer, stirring often, until greens are tender and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes

25

Season to taste with salt and pepper

26

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