Utica Greens
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Cheesy, salty chard and collard greens make Utica greens an excellent stand alone dish or the perfect complement to any pasta dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bacon or prosciutto
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bunches chard, stems finely chopped and greens roughly chopped
- 1 bunch collard greens, stems finely chopped and greens roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced hot cherry peppers
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cherry pepper pickle juice (see note)
- 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Parsley, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Place bacon or prosciutto in a cool, oven safe pan or skillet. Cook over medium low heat, flipping once, until desired doneness. (See note.)
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Remove from heat and transfer bacon or prosciutto to a paper towel lined plate.
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Return oven safe pan or skillet to stovetop. Over medium low heat, add onions, garlic finely chopped chard and collard stems to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook until onions are soft and fragrant, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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Add chard greens and collard greens, stirring to cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in hot cherry peppers and pickle juice, then remove from heat.
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Mix cheese and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over greens.
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Transfer pan or skillet to the oven and place on the middle rack. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and bread crumbs start to brown.
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Remove from oven, let cool slightly. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.