"Collard Greens au Gratin combines a lusciously creamy sauce topped with a cheesy panko crust. Each bite full of crunch with a decadent creamy goodness that is sure to make this southern veggie the star of of your holiday table...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound Collard Greens, stems removed and torn, (I buy baged in store and already cut and washed)
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3 strips bacon, roughly cut
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2 cups chicken stock
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2 cups water
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1 tsp white vinegar
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salt to taste
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pinch sugar
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few dashes of hot sauce, (optional)
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1 1/2 cup milk
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1 1/2 cup heavy cream
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3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
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2 tbsp all purpose flour
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1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
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1 cup panko crumbs
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1 cup six cheese italian or parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
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1 cup asiago cheese, grated and divided