We continue to explore the uses of Béchamel sauces with this fantastic vegetable side dish that’s sure to warm your family on the coldest of winter days.
Category
Side Dish
Servings
8
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
231
Discover a delightful new way to enjoy greens with this Collard Green Gratin. Our recipe uses Béchamel sauce to combine the flavor of collard greens and deliver delicious results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
-
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 cup parmesan, fine grated, divided
- 4 oz country ham, diced
- 2 bunches (~1 lb) collard greens, stems/ribs removed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
-
1 tbsp Code 3 Spices Grunt Rub
Directions
- Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640 to 400°F. Heat half the olive oil in a 10” Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet. Add the breadcrumbs. Toast over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out any crumbs left in the skillet. Add thyme and ¼ cup Parmesan to the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook collard greens in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool. Drain and squeeze. Dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop greens and place in a large bowl.
- Heat remaining olive oil in your cast iron skillet, over medium heat. Add ham, onion, and 1 Tbsp Code 3 Spices Grunt Rub and cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl with greens. Reserve the skillet.
- To make the béchamel: Melt butter in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and just beginning to brown, just a few minutes. Gradually whisk in milk then add nutmeg. Simmer, whisking often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining ¾ cup Parmesan. Add béchamel to collard green mixture and mix to combine.
- Transfer collard green mixture to a skillet and top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until gratin is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 6.76 oz
- per serving
- Calories
- 231
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 17 grams
- Protein
- 8 grams
- Fat
- 15 grams
- Sodium
- 366 milligrams
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