Grits & Greens Casserole

Name: Grits & Greens Casserole
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional); 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 16 cups chopped collard greens or kale, stems removed (about 1 large bunch, 1 1/2-2 pounds); 2 cups water, plus more as needed; 1 cup grits (not instant); 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup prepared salsa; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Grits & Greens Casserole was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grits_greens_casserole.html" target="_blank">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Here we’ve combined two favorite Southern side dishes—grits and greens—into one casserole; it’s a natural choice to serve with Easter ham. Try omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth to make it a vegetarian dish...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 slices bacon, chopped (optional)

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 small onion, diced

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4 cloves garlic, minced

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2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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16 cups chopped collard greens or kale, stems removed (about 1 large bunch, 1 1/2-2 pounds)

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2 cups water, plus more as needed

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1 cup grits (not instant)

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3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

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1/4 cup prepared salsa

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1 large egg, lightly beaten

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