Give yourself a head start: Make Simple Collard Greens up to three days ahead. This makes a great holiday breakfast!
Total: 2 hours, 7 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1/2 tsp teaspoon salt substitute
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded white Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
10 large eggs, divided (not separated)
3 cups Simple Collard Greens, drained
Hot sauce (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Bring salt substitute and 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, whisking often, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese and unsalted butter.
2. Whisk together half-and-half, next 2 ingredients, and 2 eggs in a medium bowl. Stir half-and-half mixture into grits mixture. Stir in Simple Collard Greens. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Remove from oven.
4. Make 8 indentations in grits mixture with back of a large spoon. Break remaining 8 eggs, 1 at a time, and slip 1 egg into each indentation. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until eggs are cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Adapted from Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2010 |
