Bacon Collard Greens

Name: Bacon Collard Greens
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds collard greens; 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

A staple of Southern cuisine, these collard greens with bacon make for one incredible side dish. —Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida

Ingredients

2 pounds collard greens
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Trim thick stems from collard greens; coarsely chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute bacon for 3 minutes. Add onion; cook 8-9 minutes longer or until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Add greens; cook just until wilted.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 157 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Wicked Good Collard Greens in Southern Favorites

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MamaTracy

Feb 17, 2015

Jsatov, no, collards are a separate plant entirely (cousin to the turnip green) and not at all like cabbage, though this recipe would be yummy using cabbage, now that you mention it!!
mizsaeyahoo

Jan 9, 2015

I made this recipe without the tomatoes (didn't have any) and without the red pepper (picky kids). It was delicious. Everyone, even my dad who grew up on a farm in South Georgia, really liked them. Wonderful side dish.
jsatov

Dec 30, 2014

are collard greens just cabbage or are there other collard greens?
Kayakchic

Nov 30, 2014

Excellent recipe.
k3nn3b

Nov 17, 2013

Loved this recipe! It is the best collard greens recipe I have tried.
dutchbeta

Feb 18, 2013

Very tasty and easy to make.