Creamy Succotash with Bacon, Thyme, and Chives

Frozen lima beans and corn are used to make this creamy succotash with bacon, thyme, and chives, a delicious winter side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
• 4 ounces thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweet corn
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Add onion; sauté in drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer, covered, until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add corn, cream, and thyme; return to a simmer and cook until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool, about 5 minutes more. (Can be refrigerated at this point for up to 2 days ahead.)

Step 3

Stir bacon and chives into warm succotash to serve.