Scott's Spicy Creamed Collard Greens

We tried to duplicate a spicy collard green recipe from one of our favorite restaurants in North Carolina. They no longer serve this as a side, but the chef did tell us the ingredients... without quantities! After some tinkering, we have come close to what we once ordered every visit. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans collard greens, drained
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 ½ ounces cream cheese, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add collard greens, vinegar, and garlic; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, and nutmeg. Let simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.