Collard Green Gratin

Ingredients for Collard Green Gratin

• 110g very thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto

• 240ml coarse fresh breadcrumbs

• 4 cucharadas de aceite de oliva, divididas

• 1 cucharadita de tomillo fresco picado

• 150g finely grated Parmesan, divided

• Sal kosher, pimienta recién molida

• 2 bunches collard greens (about 450g ), centre ribs and stems removed

• 1 cebolla grande, finamente rebanada

• 2 dientes de ajo, finamente picados

• 2 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal

• 2 cucharadas de harina común

• 475ml de leche entera

• 1/4 cucharaditas de nuez moscada recién rallada

How to make Collard Green Gratin

Preheat oven to 163°C. Place ham on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crisp, 20–25 minutes; let cool and break into pieces.

Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet; toast over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat and add thyme and 40g Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Mix in ham and set aside.

Cook collard greens in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool. Drain and squeeze dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop greens and place in a large bowl.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 15–20 minutes. Transfer to bowl with greens; set aside. Reserve saucepan.

Increase oven temperature to 204°C. Melt butter in reserved saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and very pale brown, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, 1/2-cupful at a time; add nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 5–8 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan. Add béchamel to collard greens mixture and mix to combine; season with salt and pepper.

Transfer collard greens mixture to a 10" cast-iron skillet or 9" pie dish and top with breadcrumb mixture; place pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until gratin is bubbling, 15–20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Ham and breadcrumb mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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