Succotash

Succotash makes the best way to serve your favorite veggies. The combination of corn, lima beans, chopped onions, bell peppers, and smoky bacon gives it the best flavor. It makes the best side dish that pairs perfectly with all your grilled meats.

It is simple, hearty and budget friendly. This Side Dish Recipe is a family favorite and if you love this recipe you may love Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions, The Best Air Fryer Vegetables and these Leftover Corn Recipes.

This classic American Side dish is versatile, hearty and packed with flavor!

Ingredients 

• Bacon – Cook the bacon crispy and save the bacon drippings
• Yellow Onion and Green Bell Pepper – Dice the veggies into small pieces. You can even learn How to Freeze Onion to chop ahead of time.
• Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Lima Beans and Sweet Corn – Use frozen or fresh
• Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
• Cherry Tomatoes – Cut in half lengthwise
• Chopped Parsley – Optional Topping

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How to Make Succotash

Step 1 – Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked until crisp-tender. Remove bacon from the pan, leave grease in pan. Then crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 2 – Add the onions and green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. 

Step 3 – Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until you can smell the garlic. 

Step 4 – Stir in the lima beans, corn, sugar, salt, black pepper and chicken broth. Cook for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally until the corn and beans are cooked through and most of the liquid is cooked off. 

Step 5 – Sir in the cherry tomatoes and bacon into the pan. Sauté for approximately 5 more minutes until the tomatoes are tender.  You can even add in butter for added richness.

Step 6 – Top with the remaining fresh parsley.  Serve warm and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Skillet – You can make this recipe in any type of skillet. Make sure it is large enough to hold all the ingredients.
• Cooking Time – The cooking time will vary depending on this the type of vegetables and if you are using fresh or frozen vegetables.

Variations Ideas

• Corn – You can easily use canned corn or fresh corn removed from the cob in this recipe if you prefer. 
• Lima Beans – Canned beans can be used instead of frozen lima beans in this recipe. 
• Vegan – Make this recipe vegetarian by leaving out the bacon and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.  
• Seasoning – You can even add in fresh herbs to taste. We suggest ½ tsp of dill, or chives. For a hint of spice add in 1 tsp of red pepper flakes.

How to Serve Succotash

Succotash pairs perfectly with grilled steak, barbecue chicken, or seared salmon. The leftovers are even delicious served topped on quesadillas, omelets, or a quick bean-corn soup when blended with extra broth.