Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMark's City GrillCollard Green Spread Recipe

Collard Green Spread Recipe

Inspired by Mark's City Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Corn muffins

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Ingredients

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Collard Green Spread

Corn Muffins

Method

Collard Green Spread

  1. 1

    Prepare the Collard Greens

    Wash the collard greens thoroughly under cold water. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the Collard Greens

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped collard greens and cook until they are wilted, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend the Spread

    Transfer the cooked collard greens to a food processor. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Chill

    Transfer the collard green spread to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Corn Muffins

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.

  3. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.

  4. 8

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

  5. 9

    Fill Muffin Tins

    Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

  6. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm with the collard green spread.

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