Bringing It Home- Collard Greens Gratin - Chef Dean Dupuis

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein, while milk is often more budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for heart health, while margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Chop collard greens, removing some of the stem.

Blanch collard greens in salted water for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to ice water to preserve color.

Chop garlic and shallot.

In a skillet, add garlic and shallot, season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer.

Stir in nutmeg, black pepper, dry mustard, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce.

Add blanched collard greens to the skillet and mix well.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish and layer with Parmesan cheese.

Broil for 2-3 minutes until the top is browned.

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