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21 · 55 minutes · Tender collard greens and cabbage cooked with bacon, onions, and the perfect touch of seasoning. This is the perfect soul food side dish!
9 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Bacon, smoked
Produce
- 2 lbs Collard greens, cut
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 1 large head Green cabbage
- 1 Onion, large white, or red yellow
- 1 Red bell pepper, large
Baking & Spices
- 1 1/2 tsp Black pepper, coarse
- 2 tsp Seasoning salt
Liquids
- 1 1/2 cup Water

Edna Jenkins saved to Cabbage and collar greens
A step-by-step recipe for cooking the best authentic Southern collard greens.
Rajai Robinson saved to Southern greens
Collard greens are the perfect southern-inspired dish with soul. Collard greens are sauteed in bacon and butter for a tender delicious side dish!
Esaw Anderson saved to dishes
Collard greens are a staple in soul food, but they can also be used in soups or to top off a biscuit. Check out our best collard greens recipes.
Janice Champion saved to appertizers
21 · 50 minutes · This is an amazingly simple recipe considering the depth of flavor it delivers. Cajun Smothered Green Beans with Potatoes is one of the most popular side dishes in South Louisiana. Green Beans, potatoes and ham flavored with bacon, onions, garlic and spices, all smothered in rich stock. Simmered slowly for about an hour, this recipe brings out the best in comfort food, and that's a lot of good.
11 ingredients
Meat
- 4 slices Bacon, smoked
- 1/2 lb Ham
Produce
- 2 tbsp Garlic
- 8 cups Green beans, fresh or frozen
- 3 cups Yellow onion
Canned Goods
- 3 cups Chicken stock
Baking & Spices
- 2 tbsp Ap flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
Other
- 2 ½ cups white or red potatoes (cut into halves or quarters; 6 to 8 potatoes. (See Recipe Notes))
These authentic Soul Food Collard Greens are braised in a savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture. Serve with cornbread or candied yams for a true downhome meal. Looking for the real deal? This is a true Southern’s dream! #soulfood #collardgreens #vegetables
14 · A traditional Louisiana gumbo served during Lent that is based on loads of greens such as collards, kale, turnip greens and spinach.
22 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, smoked
- 1 Ham hock
Produce
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 cup Celery
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 cup Green bell pepper
- 3 lbs Greens, assorted
- 2 cups Onion
- 2 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Thyme, dried
Baking & Spices
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 Cajun spice blend
- 1 tsp Cayenne
- 1 tsp Celery seed
- 1 1/4 cup Flour
- 2 tbsp Paprika, sweet
- 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 cup Peanut oil
Liquids
- 10 cups Water
Other
- File powder to taste (optional)

Will Hanson saved to Food
Slow Cooker Turnip Greens With Turnip Greens, Turnips, Ham Hock, Granulated Sugar, Red Pepper Flakes
5 ingredients
Meat
- 1/2 lb Ham hock
Produce
- 2 fresh bunches 8 pounds turnip greens
- 3 Turnips peeled and cut into quarters
Baking & Spices
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes optional
Jim Clinkscales saved to Slow Cooker Recipes
The BEST Southern collard greens with smoked turkey and bacon for Easter, Thanksgivng or Sunday dinners. Easy to make and everyone will love them. Try this collard green recipe!

Mary Robinson saved to clean eating