Side Dish

Fontina Grits and Collards

Name: Fontina Grits and Collards
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3/4 pound collard greens; 1/2 pound fontina cheese, cut into small cubes; 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 2 tablespoons water

6 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves6

Per Serving$1.48

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You can never have too many Southern recipes, so give Fontina Grits and Collards a try. For $1.48 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 457 calories, 15g of protein, and 38g of fat per serving. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe.

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Ingredients:

For 6 servings

Method:

1
Wash collard greens thoroughly, and cut off stems. Stack leaves; roll up lengthwise.
2
Cut 2 lengthwise slits down leaves; cut crosswise into 1/4" strips, and set aside.
3
Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
4
Add onion; saut 3 minutes or until tender.
5
Add collard greens; sprinkle with water, and cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until greens are tender.
6
Combine broth and cream in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; stir in grits, and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes.
7
Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked collard greens.