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Lima Beans

Crisp bits of bacon and melted Monterey Jack liven up these limas.
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings / Prep: 8 min., Cook: 25 min., Bake: 25 min.

  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 10-ounce packages frozen lima beans
  • 8 bacon slices diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1½ cups 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Combine water and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Add lima beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain beans, reserving ½ cup liquid; set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
  • Set bacon aside.
  • Sauté onion and celery in drippings in skillet until tender.
  • Combine reserved lima beans, reserved liquid, onion mixture, cheese, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated.
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Course; Bacon / Side Dish