Dried Lima Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Dried Lima Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb. large dried lima beans; pinch of baking soda; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 c. sour cream; 1 Tbsp. powdered mustard; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces; chopped fresh parsley; 2 qt. cold water; 1/2 c. butter (1 stick); 1/4 c. molasses; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. large dried lima beans
pinch of baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sour cream
1 Tbsp. powdered mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
4 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
chopped fresh parsley
2 qt. cold water
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. black pepper

1
Soak beans overnight in cold water.
2
Next day, add pinch of baking soda; bring to boil.
3
Skim off foam.
4
Lower heat; cover partially and cook over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, until beans are tender.
5
Preheat oven to 250u00b0.
6
(Cooking time will vary; you do not want mushy beans.) Drain and transfer beans to oiled 2-quart flat baking dish.
7
In same kettle, melt butter.
8
Add brown sugar and molasses; cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved.
9
Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Stir in sour cream, onion, mustard, salt and pepper.
10
Pour the butter-sugar sauce over the beans; mix lightly.
11
Arrange bacon pieces on top.
12
Cover and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, removing the cover after 30 minutes.
13
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. large dried lima beans, pinch of baking soda, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 c. sour cream, and more.

Yes, Dried Lima Bean Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dried Lima Bean Casserole

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