Wilted Lettuce with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound of bacon slices
• 1 head of lettuce, torn into pieces
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
2. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute.
5. Add the lettuce pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lettuce is wilted.
7. Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine.
8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Wilted lettuce is a traditional Southern dish, often served as a side dish to accompany classic dishes like fried chicken.
• Wilted lettuce is also known as “cooked lettuce” and “stewed lettuce.”
• This dish can be made with any type of lettuce, but butter lettuce is the most popular choice.