Hot Greens

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This is a recipe given to me by my mother-in-law and a favorite of her husband and son. It is a tasty and easy one dish meal; well, two dish, if you count the potatoes as a dish. Good left over, too!!

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Steps

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In a deep pot , brown diced bacon until crisp.

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Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of grease.

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In bacon grease , cook onions until tender.

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You can just leave the bacon in the pot.

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Mix together the flour , sugar and mustard and add to the pot , stirring until well mixed with grease.

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Put the 1 egg into the cup of water and blend.

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Add slowly to the pot , stirring and cook until thick.

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Depending on the weather , you may need to add a bit more water.

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Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

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Fold the chopped escarole into the sauce until the greens are well coated with the sauce and simmer until crisp tender.

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Slice the cooked eggs and arrange on top.

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Serve over boiled or mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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bacon, onion, flour, sugar, dry mustard, egg, water, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, escarole