Fresh Limas With Bacon And Cheese Recipes

BACON LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 6-8 hours.

LIMA BEANS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook beans, covered, in 1 inch of boiling salted water for 20 to 30 minutes; drain.
• Or, cook frozen beans as directed on the label;drain.
• Mix beans with remaining ingredients.
• Put in 1-quart casserole and bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F) for 15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
• Makes 4 servings.

HOMESTEAD LIMA BEAN AND BACON CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Layer drained lima beans over the bottom of the casserole dish.
• In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
• Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid; whisk until thickened and smooth.
• Add in the brown sugar, mustard, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over lima beans.
• In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, melted butter, and cheese.
• Spoon evenly over the beans.
• Lay bacon strips over the top and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

LIMA BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Boil the lima beans according to package (about 10-12 minutes-I used pressure cooker for 5 minutes).
• While beans are cooking fry bacon in a medium frying pan on medium heat until crisp and drain.
• Add the red onion and cook additional 5 minutes.
• Add lima beans, salt, and pepper to pan.
• Sprinkle brown sugar and stir.
• Add a couple Tablespoons water for saucier texture.
• Serve.

FRESH LIMAS WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook lima beans in water 20 minutes until soft.
• In skillet saute bacon; remove and set aside.
• Saute onion then garlic until golden.
• Add drained limas and saute a few minutes.
• Add salt and pepper and a pinch of rosemary.
• Toss with crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese.