African American Soul Food Recipes - Lima Bean & BAcon BAke

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Lima Beans & Bacon Bake

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 1/2 c. water
6 slices bacon, diced
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

Combine lima beans and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Cook bacon in a large skillet until limp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon. Reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet, set bacon aside. Saute onion and celery in reserved drippings until tender.

Stir in beans, cheese, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Spoon mixture into lightly greased 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bacon is browned. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.