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Classic Succotash

Sweet corn and lima beans are sautéed with bell pepper and bacon for a colorful, hearty side dish rooted in Native American cooking.

⏱ 10 minPrep time
🔥 20 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 Side DishCategory
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Succotash originates from Native American cooking, particularly the Narragansett word for a dish of corn and beans, which colonial settlers adopted and adapted throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. It remains a beloved American side dish, especially popular in the South, blending sweet corn with lima beans and other vegetables.

Colorful, sweet, and full of summer vegetables

Sweet corn and lima beans are sautéed with bell pepper and bacon for a colorful, hearty side dish rooted in Native American cooking.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then remove, leaving the fat.
  2. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat until softened.
  3. Add the corn, lima beans, and chicken broth.
  4. Simmer 10-12 minutes until the beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the butter and cooked bacon.
  6. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Fresh corn and lima beans give the best flavor in summer, but frozen work well year-round. A splash of cream at the end makes the dish extra rich if desired.

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Recipe details

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Servings6
CategorySide Dish
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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