Description
Cornbread meets collard greens in this delightful recipe that combines comfort and nutrition. With its fluffy texture and vibrant flavors, this dish is a family favorite at gatherings and a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy the earthy taste of collard greens infused into warm cornbread—a delicious way to sneak veggies into your meals while impressing picky eaters.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh collard greens, chopped
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Rinse and chop collard greens; sauté them in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Fold the sautéed collard greens into the wet mixture, then combine with dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg