How To Make Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Sausage, and Shrimp | Thanksgiving Recipe

smoked turkey

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Grilled chicken is leaner, while cooked ham is often less expensive.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef can be more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a lean protein, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

Clean and chop the collard greens.

Dice the onion and chop the bacon.

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.

Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Add the smoked turkey thigh and cook until heated through.

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add the collard greens and stir to combine.

Season with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce.

Add the Lipton Onion Recipe Secrets packet and stir well.

Cover and simmer on low heat until the greens are tender.

Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.

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