Creamed Collards Recipe

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Creamed Collards
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Directions:

  1. Rinse collard greens. Trim and discard thick stems from bottom of collard green leaves (about 2 inches); coarsely chop collards.
  2. Cook bacon, in batches, in an 8-qt. stock pot over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in stock pot. Reserve 14 cup bacon.
  3. Add butter and onions to hot drippings in skillet. Sauté onion 8 minutes or until tender. Add collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Stir in chicken broth, next 3 ingredients, and remaining bacon.
  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness. Drain collards, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  5. Stir in Béchamel Sauce. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to desired consistency. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup bacon.
  6. *2 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, thoroughly washed, trimmed, and chopped, may be substituted.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3117.16 Kcal (13051 kJ)
Calories from fat 2230.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 247.81g 381%
Cholesterol 421.32mg 140%
Sodium 8273.35mg 345%
Potassium 6276.11mg 134%
Total Carbs 134.31g 45%
Sugars 12.01g 48%
Dietary Fiber 87.92g 352%
Protein 123.86g 248%
Vitamin C 784.6mg 1308%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 4888.7mg 489%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.64 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.73g 381%
Cholesterol 11.44mg 140%
Sodium 224.63mg 345%
Potassium 170.41mg 134%
Total Carbs 3.65g 45%
Sugars 0.33g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 352%
Protein 3.36g 248%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 1308%
Calcium 132.7mg 489%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 82.2
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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