Homestead Lima Bean and Bacon Casserole

Name: Homestead Lima Bean and Bacon Casserole
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen lima beans or 2 (10 ounce) packages fresh lima beans, cooked,drained with cooking liquid reserved; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2-3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 6 slices lean bacon

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

It isn't summer in the south without fresh grown limas. Love 'em.

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READY IN: 1hr 30mins

SERVES: 5

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

(10 ounce) packages frozen lima beans or (10 ounce) packages fresh lima beans, cooked,drained with cooking liquid reserved
1

tablespoon butter
1

tablespoon all-purpose flour
1

tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
2

teaspoons dry mustard
2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
¹⁄₂

cup dry breadcrumbs
2

tablespoons butter, melted
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄

cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6

slices lean bacon

DIRECTIONS

Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer drained lima beans over the bottom of the casserole dish.
In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly add in 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid; whisk until thickened and smooth.
Add in the brown sugar, mustard, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over lima beans.
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, melted butter, and cheese.
Spoon evenly over the beans.
Lay bacon strips over the top and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

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