Side Dishes
Creamed Greens with ham
Creamed Greens with ham is a Southern Thanksgiving side dish. The ham broth for these greens can be made the day before the big meal, and then the dish can be pulled together in minutes.
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE, BOIL:
FOR THE GREENS, HEAT:
Instructions
For the sauce, boil water and ham for the ham broth in a saucepan until water is reduced to ½ cup, about ⏰ 15 minutes.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until thick. Stir in ham broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce ⏰ 10 minutes; season with pepper.
For the greens, heat oil in a pot over medium-high. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, ⏰ 3 minutes.
Add collard greens, a handful at a time, tossing until wilted; cook until tender, ⏰ 15–20 minutes. Add mustard greens, a handful at a time, tossing until wilted; cook until tender, ⏰ 5–10 minutes.
Transfer greens to a bowl; stir in sauce, season with salt, and serve with Tabasco.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Carbs 11g 3%
Protein 11g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.