Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens

Name: Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
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; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; kosher salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

November 20, 2022

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!

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Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens

FAQ: Perfectly Cooked Canned Collard Greens

Are canned collard greens actually good?

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.

What’s the best brand of canned collard greens?

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
1/2 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

JC Phelps

Skip the hassle of making fresh collard greens and learn how to make my perfectly cooked canned collard greens. Quintessentially southern!

5 from 29 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings servings

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
1/2 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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