1poundCollard Greens, stems removed and torn(I buy baged in store and already cut and washed)
3stripsbacon, roughly cut
2cupschicken stock
2 cupswater
1tspwhite vinegar
salt to taste
pinchsugar
few dashes ofhot sauce(optional)
Sauce and Topping
1 ½cupmilk
1 ½cupheavy cream
3 to 4 clovesgarlic, minced
2tbspbutter
¼cupsweet onion, diced
2tbspall purpose flour
¼tspnutmeg, ground
1cuppanko crumbs
1cupsix cheese italian or parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1cupasiago cheese, grated and divided
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large pot or dutch oven fry bacon until lightly browned and cooked. Add in rest of Collard Green ingredients and bring to a boil then reduce to medium hear and cook for about 30 minutes.
Drain in colander and place on cutting board and finely chop. Wrap with paper towels and press to remove water.
In a sauce pot bring milk, cream and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, whisk to combine and cook for 1 minute. Add cream mixture and whisk until mixed. Add nutmeg, 1/2 cup of Asiago and 1/2 cup Italian or Parmesan cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted.
Add collard greens and mix well. Remove from burner.
In a bowl combine panko crumbs and remaining cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the collard mixture. Place in oven and bake for 30 to 40 minute or until is golden brown.