Collard Greens Bubble and Squeak

Ingredients

• Collards:
• 1 gallon chicken stock
• 3 cups apple juice
• 1 cup small diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 6 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced
• 4 heads collard greens, rinsed
• Potatoes:
• 3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper

Potatos:

3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

4 ounces unsalted butter

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
For the collards: Add the stock, apple juice, onions, Cajun seasoning, bacon and collard greens in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour. Then remove from the heat and drain the liquid from the pot, and allow the collards to cool.
For the potatoes: In a large pot bring 1 gallon of water to a boil, then add the potatoes and cook until softened, 15 to 18 minutes. Then drain. Press the potatoes, half of the flour and the butter through a food mill or ricer into a bowl. Next add the salt and white pepper, then blend with a whisk. Taste and add additional seasoning if needed.
To create the cakes, blend the potatoes with the collards in a bowl. Portion into 6-ounce cakes, about 4-inch rounds. To cook, heat a pan over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Dust the cakes with some of the remaining flour. Place the cakes in the pan and cook until browned, 3 minutes. Then flip and repeat process on second side, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine

Recipe courtesy Robert Irvine's Eat, Robert Irvine's Nosh