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New Year's Soul Food Dinner
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New Year's Soul Food Dinner

2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • black-eyed peas (dried, rinsed and soaked)Grains500 g
  • collard greens (stems removed, leaves chopped)Produce1 kg
  • smoked turkey (wings or necks)Meat400 g
  • bacon (chopped)Meat120 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry1.5 litres
  • apple cider vinegarPantry30 ml
  • hot saucePantry15 ml
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • elbow macaroniGrains500 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy60 g
  • flourPantry30 g
  • whole milkDairy500 ml
  • evaporated milkDairy350 ml
  • sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy400 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • mustardPantry15 ml
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

579kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Colander
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Soak and simmer the black-eyed peas

    • Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in cold water.
    • Drain, then simmer them in the chicken broth with the smoked turkey, onion and garlic until tender.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the collard greens

    • Render the bacon in a stockpot, then add the chopped collard greens and stir.
    • Pour in the broth from the peas along with the apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, salt and black pepper.
    • Cover and simmer until the greens are silky and tender.
    Step 2
  3. Boil the macaroni

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until just al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux.
    • Whisk in the whole milk and evaporated milk and cook until slightly thickened.
    • Off the heat, stir in the sharp cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper until smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble the mac and cheese

    • Fold the macaroni and beaten eggs into the cheese sauce.
    • Pour into a buttered baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Bake until bubbling and golden on top.
    • Let rest briefly before serving with the peas and greens.
    Step 6