Grits Casserole - With pork

2 cups whipping cream or 2 cups half-and-half cream 8 cups chicken broth , divided 2 cups grits , regular 1 (16 ounce) bag collard greens, frozen 1 cup butter[...]

4 slices bacon , chopped (optional) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion , diced 4 garlic cloves , minced 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2[...]

1/2 cup dry uncooked grits 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 eggs 1/2 small onion , finely chopped 5 button mushrooms , thinly sliced 1 tablespoon butter 6 fresh[...]