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Collard Green Dip

A warm, rich Southern party dip loaded with tender collard greens, crispy bacon, and melted sharp cheddar.

45 minEasyServes 8240 cal/serving

Southern AmericanAppetizerStovetop and OvenStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz collard greens, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Cook 4 slices chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

  3. 3

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz chopped collard greens to the skillet with rendered fat and cook for 6 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, half of the 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tsp hot sauce, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  5. 5

    Stir the cooked collard mixture and crisp 4 slices chopped bacon into the cheese mixture until well combined.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a baking dish, top with the remaining 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Collard Green Dip need?

For Collard Green Dip, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 6. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Collard Green Dip?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Collard Green Dip uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

Is Collard Green Dip spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Collard Green Dip comes from 1 tsp hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Collard Green Dip low-carb?

A serving of Collard Green Dip carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many carbs are in Collard Green Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 240 calories, with 8 g protein and 22 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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