Creamy Southern Succotash

Name: Creamy Southern Succotash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 4 to 5 ears corn, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 (10- to 12-ounce) package frozen lima beans; 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, red or green; 1/3 cup heavy cream, or light cream; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, more to taste; 1 dash freshly ground black pepper

A creamy succotash combines lima beans and corn with sauteed onions, garlic, and bell pepper, adaptable for both fresh and frozen produce.

⭐ 4.3 (65 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Start boiling water if needed to prepare frozen corn and lima beans per package directions.
Prepare fresh corn by cutting kernels from cobs, or cook and drain frozen corn and lima beans separately according to their package instructions.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
Stir the drained corn and lima beans into the skillet mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and salt/pepper to taste. Heat for about 4 minutes.
Serve warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 197 kcal

Carbohydrate: 28 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 103 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 8 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g