Hot Greens Recipe

Name: Hot Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard (can use prepared); 1 large egg; 1 cup water (may need to add more if too thick but the vinegar will add some liquid); 14-⅓ cup cider vinegar (according to your taste; we like 1/3); salt and pepper; 2 -3 hard-boiled eggs; 1 head escarole, chopped (or any tasty green)

Servings: persons

6 -8 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard (can use prepared)
1 large egg
1 cup water (may need to add more if too thick but the vinegar will add some liquid)
14-⅓ cup cider vinegar (according to your taste; we like 1/3)
salt and pepper
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs
1 head escarole, chopped (or any tasty green)

1
In a deep pot, brown diced bacon until crisp.
2
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of grease.
3
(We actually leave all the grease in for flavor.)
4
In bacon grease, cook onions until tender.
5
You can just leave the bacon in the pot.
6
Mix together the flour, sugar and mustard and add to the pot, stirring until well mixed with grease.
7
Put the 1 egg into the cup of water and blend.
8
Add slowly to the pot, stirring and cook until thick.
9
Depending on the weather, you may need to add a bit more water.
10
Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Fold the chopped escarole into the sauce until the greens are well coated with the sauce and simmer until crisp tender.
12
Slice the cooked eggs and arrange on top.
13
Serve over boiled or mashed potatoes.

1075

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 slices bacon, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Hot Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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