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Collard Green Dip

Cultural Context

Collard greens are a staple in Southern cuisine, often associated with soul food and family gatherings. This dip transforms the nutritious greens into a creamy, flavorful appetizer, perfect for parties or casual gatherings. The dish reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooking, utilizing simple ingredients to create something delicious and comforting. Today, collard green dip has gained popularity beyond the South, appearing in various culinary adaptations across the United States.

Southern AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups collard greens
1 lb smoked turkey
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 medium onion
4 corn tortillas
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Cut collard greens by hand, ensuring no stems are included.

2

Dice smoked turkey into small pieces.

3

Chop onion finely.

4

Cut corn tortillas into strips for homemade chips.

5

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the tortilla strips until crispy, seasoning with lemon pepper while frying.

6

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth.

7

Add diced smoked turkey and chopped onions to the cheese mixture.

8

Mix in a splash of apple cider vinegar for flavor.

9

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.

10

Bake in the oven until bubbly and golden on top.

11

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlbaking dishknife

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Collard Greens DipSouthern Collard Dip

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