Grits N' Greens Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups whipping cream or 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 8 cups chicken broth, divided
• 2 cups grits, regular
• 1 (16 ounce) bag collard greens, frozen
• 1 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 grease 13 x 9 baking dish. bring cream & 6 cups of chicken broth to a boil, stir in grits & cook over medium heat until they return to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover & cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. add milk if needed to cook to desire consistency (should resemble slightly runny oatmeal when finished).
• 2 cook collards in remaining 2 cups of chicken broth for 10 minutes. drain & blot dry with paper towel to remove excess water. add butter & cheese to grits, stir until butter & cheese melt. stir in collards. place in casserole dish, top with crumbled bacon. bake @ 350 degrees until lightly brown on top.