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Browned Butter Lima Beans with Ham by Magnolia Days

Browned Butter Lima Beans and Ham

Browned Butter Lima Beans and Ham is an easy to make classic southern dish served as a side or entree. It's great for family gatherings or potlucks.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American Southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick, or 4 ounces
  • 1 package frozen baby lima beans 32-ounce
  • 1 can low-sodium chicken stock 14-ounce
  • 1/2 pound smoked ham cubed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter. Cook on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the milk solids have turned a caramel color and the butter has browned.
  2. Add the frozen lima beans, chicken stock, ham, garlic salt and pepper to the browned butter. Stir well and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered when an offset lid, for 20 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  3. Let rest, for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.

Recipe Notes

Recipe copyright © 2016 by Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen and used with permission from The Countryman Press.