Creamed Collard Greens
If you love creamed spinach, you will adore this Southern spin on creamed collard greens. Tender greens are sauteed with onion, garlic and heavy cream.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cooked collard greens about 1 ½ cups, drained
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream or whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion until tender, about six minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute for about one more minute.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring between additions. Cook about three minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a slow, steady stream, add the cream or whole milk. Whisk to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a low boil and continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, about four minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from clumping.
- Add the greens and nutmeg. Stir to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.