Grits And Greens

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 34 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 32 ounces chicken stock, divided
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1/2 of a 1 lb package of chopped fresh collard greens
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 combine whipping cream and 3 cups chicken stock in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. gradually stir in grits. cook over medium heat until mixture returns to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes, or until creamy.
• 2 while grits cook, pour remaining 1 cup chicken stock into a large skillet; add greens. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until greens are tender and stock is absorbed.
• 3 add butter, cheese, and pepper to the grits, stirring well. stir in cooked greens. cook 1 minute or until grits and greens are thoroughly heated and the cheese is melted. sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.