Hey, y'all! I'm a southerner to the core; as such, my all-time favorite vegetable = collard greens. While I love fresh collard greens, I don't always want to go through the hassle of making them. As such, I'm excited to share my recipe for Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens with y'all today. I hope you love them just as much as I do!
Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens

FAQ: Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens
While I do think fresh collard greens are delicious, canned collard greens are one of the best canned vs. fresh substitutes in the vegetable market.
I always purchase Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens. You can get them at almost any supermarket. They are delicious + inexpensive.

Ingredients: Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens
- 1 27 oz. can of Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens
- 4 pieces of bacon, chopped
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste

How to Make Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens
- Cut bacon into small pieces and fry it until brown in a skillet over medium heat. Once cooked (do not drain the grease), add your can of Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until heated throughout and season additionally to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!

Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens Recipe

Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens
Ingredients
- 1 can Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens 27 oz.
- 4 pieces of bacon chopped
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut bacon into small pieces and fry it until brown in a skillet over medium heat. Once cooked (do not drain the grease), add your can of Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until heated throughout and season additionally to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
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