Collard Greens au Gratin combines a lusciously creamy sauce topped with a cheesy panko crust. With each bite, this side dish is full of crunch and a decadently creamy goodness that is sure to make this southern veggie the star of of your holiday table.
1poundCollard Greensstems removed and torn, (I buy baged in store and already cut and washed)
3strips baconroughly cut
2cupschicken stock
2cupswater
1tspwhite vinegar
salt to taste
pinchsugar
few dashes of hot sauce(optional)
Sauce and Topping
1 ½cupmilk
1 ½cupheavy cream
3 to 4clovesgarlicminced
2tbspbutter
¼cupsweet oniondiced
2tbspall purpose flour
¼tspnutmegground
1cuppanko crumbs
1cupsix cheese italian or parmesan cheeseshredded and divided
1cupasiago cheesegrated 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 heat 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.