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 Oil2 large
Shallot (finely chopped)3 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour1.5 tsps
Sweet Paprika2 cups
Whole Milk2 cups
Heavy CreamDirections:
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