Fresh Limas with Bacon and Cheese
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible flavor combination of *Fresh Limas with Bacon and Cheese*! This crowd-pleasing side dish marries tender, buttery lima beans with crispy, smoky bacon and a luscious layer of melted cheddar cheese. Sautéed onions and garlic add an aromatic depth, while the creamy cheese topping ties it all together in rich, comforting perfection. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight gatherings or holiday feasts. Bursting with flavor and texture, it’s a delicious way to elevate simple ingredients into a standout accompaniment. Perfectly seasoned and satisfying, *Fresh Limas with Bacon and Cheese* will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh lima beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium, finely diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups (for boiling) water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and sort the fresh lima beans, discarding any damaged beans or debris.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lima beans and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
While the lima beans are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
Step 4
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the cooked lima beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions and garlic. Add the butter, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the butter is melted and everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Crumble the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and stir it into the lima bean mixture.
Step 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the lima bean mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1727.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1432.1 |
| Total Fat 74.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | |
| Cholesterol 207.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3182.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 73.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 722.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2724.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories