Collard greens gratin |
I occasionally pick up this magazine called Southern Cast Iron (where I got this recipe from) which, I hate to admit, I really love. It pairs cast iron with a lot of garden-centric meals that tend to be not so much on the lighter end of the spectrum. But, then again, pork fat is good for you, right?!
Anyway, this recipe is a great combination of lots of collard greens, onions, garlic, milk, cheese and a little bacon. Oh, and some cornbread. Which really seals the deal for me. You cook it on the stove top in a cast iron skillet, but it gets baked in the oven for a really amazing, golden, crunchy finish. It's a nice alternative to the standard sauteed greens and it's a meal in itself.
If you're looking for an inexpensive cast iron skillet, we love our 12 inch Lodge pre-seasoned skillet that we use not only for making things like this, but for making cornbread as well.
Ingredients
- 11⁄2 pounds chopped collard greens, stems removed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled cornbread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add collard greens; cook for 4 minutes. Immediately drain, and rinse with cold water. Drain again; squeeze dry.
- In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon; let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 3⁄4 cup cheese, salt, mustard, and red pepper. Add collard greens, stirring until combined. Top with bacon, cornbread, and remaining 1⁄4 cup cheese.
- Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
What's your favorite way to cook greens?
*Warning - this post contains a link to an affiliate program that might make me money, wherein I use said $ for giveaways and suchlike.
*Warning - this post contains a link to an affiliate program that might make me money, wherein I use said $ for giveaways and suchlike.
1 comment:
Looks awesome, will make that!!! Nancy
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