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Creamed Mustard Greens

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Everyone loves creamed spinach, why not spruce up those Mustard Greens in the can by adding cream cheese, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
Course Appetizer
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 1 4 oz block cream cheese; cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 28 oz can Margaret Holmes Seasoned Mustard Greens; liquid pressed out
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, melt better then whisk in flour.
  • Slowly add the half & half and when incorporated
    stir in the cream cheese. Allow cream cheese to melt
    (low heat) then stir in the nutmeg, white pepper, dry mustard and mustard greens.
  • Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.