SOUTHERN BUTTER BEANS

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Butter beans the way Mamaw used to make them! Lots of butter, cream, and bacon make these beans true southern comfort food.

Provided by Mardon Fergeson Hickford

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cover lima beans with water in a large pot and soak overnight. Drain and return lima beans to the pot; cover beans with fresh water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Reserve about 2 teaspoons bacon drippings and drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Bring lima beans, bacon, and reserved bacon drippings to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are just tender, 40 to 60 minutes. Stir heavy cream and butter into bean mixture and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 235.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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