Best 7 Creamy Baked Lima Beans Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and delectable side dishes, creamy baked lima beans stand out as a culinary gem. Their soft, buttery texture and subtly sweet flavor make them a delightful accompaniment to a wide range of main courses. This versatile dish can be prepared in various ways, offering a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Southern-style lima beans bathed in a creamy sauce to the zesty Southwest-inspired rendition infused with spices and roasted peppers, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying side dish or a more elevated and flavor-packed creation, this collection of creamy baked lima bean recipes has something to suit every palate. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities that await you with these delectable dishes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

A WHOLE NEW WAY TO ENJOY LIMA BEANS



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Make creamed lima beans by adding cream and butter to frozen, canned, or fresh lima beans and enjoy a delicious Southern side dish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces frozen baby lima beans
Optional: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the lima beans in boiling salted water as directed on the package. If using canned lima beans, you will not need to add salt.
  • Add sugar (if using) to the cooking water.
  • Drain the beans well. At this point, the beans are still hot.
  • Add the cream and butter to the hot beans. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Serve beans warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fiber 16 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 145 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 1 bowl (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BAKED LIMA BEANS



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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     easy, casseroles, side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 cups, about 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds dried lima beans
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 pound bacon, uncooked

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight. Drain. Add fresh water, just enough to cover the beans, and salt. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. If necessary, pour off some water from the beans so that they are very moist but not swimming in liquid. Add ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to the beans and water. Pour into a large (about 9 by 12 by 3) flat baking pan. Lay strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake for 2 1/2 hours. If the bacon starts browning too fast, reduce heat to 225 degrees and extend the baking time by 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BARBECUED LIMA BEANS



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Surprise! This lively lima bean dish has the great flavor of old-fashioned baked beans. Sweet and savory, they're a crowd-pleasing addition to picnics and barbecues, say Lois Johnson of South Hill, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried lima beans
6 cups water
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup pancake syrup
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding water. Return beans to the saucepan. Add 6 cups water, onions and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beans are tender., Drain and discard liquid. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, hot pepper sauce and bacon. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish or bean pot. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMED LIMA BEANS



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When my DH and I got married he requested Creamed Lima Beans. I had heard of Creamed Corn before but never limas. I soon found out it was a dish his great aunt prepared for him regularly so I dutifully learned to fix it too. She also used this sauce for creamed peas or carrots.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Beans

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans, cooked
water, for cooking lima beans
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2-2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans according to package directions; I use the microwave.
  • Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and blend well.
  • Add milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, and blend with whisk.
  • Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • Total amount of milk depends on how thick you prefer the sauce to be.
  • Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked, drained lima beans.

BAKED LIMA BEANS



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I got this recipe from the Mount Joy Mennonite Church cookbook. Very good! Mount Joy is in Lancaster County, PA. Prep time does not include overnight soaking of beans. Cook time is approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs dried lima beans
1 lb bacon, cut up
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups ketchup
1 lb brown sugar
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight.
  • Cook in water until just about half tender; drain.
  • Add other ingredients.
  • Bake in oven until tender, 2 to 3 hours at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.6, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1457.6, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 80.8, Protein 12.4

CREAMY BAKED LIMA BEANS



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Make and share this Creamy Baked Lima Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jmsmith7405

Categories     Beans

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried lima beans
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup butter (Butter is best, but often I use half butter and half oleo) or 3/4 cup oleo (Butter is best, but often I use half butter and half oleo)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Soak Beans overnight, with plenty of water above the beans. They soak it up!
  • In the morning, drain the beans, cover with water, add 1 tsp salt and cook until slightly tender -- 20-30 minutes. However, you must watch these babies, because they have a big tendency to boil over!Just bring them to a boil (watching them), then lower the heat --- and still watch them!
  • After the beans are cooked, drain again and rinse them under hot water, and place them in a lightly sprayed or greased (oleo) casserole dish.
  • Dab Butter over beans; mix "lightly"! or they get squishy.
  • Stir in Molasses.
  • Finally, pour in sour cream and mix "tenderly".
  • Bake at 350 for one hour. (again, keep an eye on them, I don't think I usually bake them for and entire hour).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 1368.5, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 26, Protein 17.8

BAKED FRESH LIMA BEANS WITH SOUR CREAM



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Libbie's recipe has pickle relish, sour cream, ketchup. Rudy says these are the big white lima beans. I think you could use canned butter beans to cut down cooking time. holy cow these are good i made a pot of dried limas and then did 4 different dishes and this was amazing wowser

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lima beans, fresh from garden
1/2 water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon pickle relish, sweet
1 cup sour cream
1 pinch basil

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans in 1/2 cup water.
  • Salt and pepper and butter to taste.
  • Cook for 10 to 20 minutes until tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat up 1 tablespoon butter; saute onion until transparent.
  • Stir in tender lima beans. I think you could use canned butter beans here.( i used the dried limas cooked in crockpot and divided into4 different dishes and frozen for later this one must eat 1st cause of the sour cream ).
  • Add ketchup, pickle relish, salt and pepper to taste, sour cream, and a tiny pinch of basil.
  • Turn mixture into a casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated though, 15 minutes.
  • Libby used oven as warmer because everyone was outside working.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 831.7, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Soaking the Lima Beans: Soaking the lima beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible. It also helps to remove some of the starch, resulting in a creamier texture.
  • Using Fresh or Frozen Lima Beans: The recipe works well with both fresh and frozen lima beans. If using frozen lima beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Seasoning the Beans: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Add more garlic, onion, salt, or pepper if desired.
  • Choosing the Right Cheese: The type of cheese you use can greatly impact the flavor of the dish. A sharp cheddar cheese will give you a bold, cheesy flavor, while a milder cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack will provide a more subtle flavor.
  • Baking Time: The baking time may vary depending on the type of lima beans you use and your oven. Start checking the beans after 30 minutes and continue baking until they are tender but still hold their shape.

Conclusion:

This creamy baked lima beans recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lima beans are simmered in a creamy sauce and then baked until tender. The addition of cheese and bread crumbs gives the dish a golden brown crust. Serve with a side of rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. The key to making this dish successful is to use fresh or frozen lima beans that have been soaked overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. You can also adjust the seasonings to your taste, so don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices.

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