Collard Green Dip

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Dash hot sauce
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bunch collard greens, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it reaches a golden blonde color. Slowly whisk in the cream and turn up heat until it thickens.
3. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Fold in the collard greens and artichoke hearts.
4. Add mixture to a casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve this dip with baked pita chips (Just slice pita bread into 8 wedge-shaped pieces, brush w/ seasoned olive oil (salt, pepper, garlic) and bake at 350 until crispy and golden brown.)

butter, garlic, shallot, allpurpose, cream, freshly grated parmesan, cheddar, salt, pepper, lemon, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, collard greens

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/collard-green-dip-1267397 (may not work)