Creamed Collards

Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Creamed Collards
60 min.
10
315kcal

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If you're searching for a delectable and comforting side dish, look no further than Creamed Collards. This gluten-free recipe is the perfect blend of traditional flavors and modern cooking techniques, making it an ideal addition to any meal. With a rich combination of crispy bacon, tender collard greens, and a creamy Béchamel sauce, this dish offers a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine a vibrant medley of collards tossed in a savory broth, enriched by the smoky essence of bacon and the luscious texture of butter. Each bite is a celebration of flavors and textures that captures the spirit of Southern cooking in a light and refreshing way. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of seasoning, every serving is a comforting embrace that warms both the heart and the palate.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings, holiday dinners, or casual get-togethers with friends. With only 315 calories per serving, you can indulge in this sumptuous side dish without any guilt. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a highlight of a vegetarian feast, Creamed Collards is bound to impress and satisfy. Get ready to bring a taste of the South to your dining table with this unforgettable dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • pound bacon chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 4.5 pounds collard greens fresh
  • 10 servings sauce 
  • large onion diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Rinse collard greens. Trim and discard thick stems from bottom of collard green leaves (about 2 inches); coarsely chop collards.
  2. Cook bacon, in batches, in an 8-qt. stock pot over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.
  3. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in stock pot. Reserve 14 cup bacon.
  4. Add butter and onions to hot drippings in skillet. Saut onion 8 minutes or until tender.
  5. Add collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Stir in chicken broth, next 3 ingredients, and remaining bacon.
  6. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness.
  7. Drain collards, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  8. Stir in Bchamel Sauce. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to desired consistency.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup bacon.
  10. *2 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, thoroughly washed, trimmed, and chopped, may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein15.53%
Fat65.92%
Carbs18.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.9
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.606956730718%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
18.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
11.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.37kcal
15.77%
Fat:24.03g
36.97%
Saturated Fat:9.08g
56.77%
Carbohydrates:15.22g
5.07%
Net Carbohydrates:6.52g
2.37%
Sugar:2.8g
3.11%
Cholesterol:43.55mg
14.52%
Sodium:879.39mg
38.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.74g
25.47%
Vitamin K:892.67µg
850.16%
Vitamin A:10405.77IU
208.12%
Vitamin C:74.27mg
90.03%
Manganese:1.46mg
73.12%
Folate:269.2µg
67.3%
Calcium:488.32mg
48.83%
Fiber:8.7g
34.8%
Vitamin E:4.97mg
33.17%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.7%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.82%
Vitamin B3:3.53mg
17.66%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.63%
Selenium:12.28µg
17.54%
Potassium:592.53mg
16.93%
Magnesium:65.15mg
16.29%
Phosphorus:130.34mg
13.03%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.48%
Iron:1.29mg
7.19%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.17%
Copper:0.14mg
6.88%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes