Keto Collards with Bacon a Southern Tradition
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Recipe type: Keto Friendly Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern Tradition
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Serves: 8 servings
 
Keto Collards with Bacon, a delicious southern tradition and makes a terrific holiday side dish! Low in carbs and high in antioxidants, this creamy dish is a tradition you won't want to skip (or wait for the holidays to roll back around).
Ingredients
  • 2½ pounds collard greens
  • 8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • dash of ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
  1. Wash collards well removing all grit and cut away thick stems; coarsely chop leaves.
  2. In a Dutch oven, saute bacon for about 3-4 minutes. No need to drain. Remove half of bacon, set aside.
  3. Add onion; cook 8-9 minutes longer or until onion is tender and bacon is crisp.
  4. Add greens; cook until wilted and softened.
  5. Stir in remaining ingredients - except 4 pieces bacon, cream, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender. Taste to check for preference in tenderness.
  6. Add cream and nutmeg - simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle dish with remaining bacon.
Recipe by Living Well 2-day at https://livingwell2day.com/keto-collards-with-bacon/