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End of Summer Succotash

September 12, 2016 42 Comments

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This End of Summer Succotash is a classic Southern side dish. Loaded with fresh corn, lima beans, sweet onion and bacon, it’s a satisfying, hearty dish that’s always a favorite!

Summer Succotash

Hello friends and Happy Monday!

Today, I’m sharing a dark, little secret that I’m not very proud of. But I feel like we’ve been friends for quite a while now, so I need to get it off my chest. I think most people have the conception that being a food blogger, everything that comes out of my kitchen is made from scratch. Well, I have to admit, I’ve been living a lie. I have been serving Tom succotash out of a can, yes I just said that, out of a can for the past 20 something years! OMG! That sounds really bad doesn’t it? Now, I didn’t say I ate it, just Tom, so that actually makes me feel a little better.

Summer Succotash

When I married Tom, I got the rundown from his mom on all his favorite meals. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, canned corn. Beef stew, bread and butter, canned peas. Steak, baked potato, canned beans. Are you seeing the pattern here?? He was a canned veggie guy through and through.

Summer Succotash

It’s taken me years, but Tom now prefers fresh veggies over canned. Yes, if I’m in a pinch, I will serve a small can of veggies, but that doesn’t happen quite often. Well, except for the darned succotash. See, I never grew up eating succotash. Not once. So when Tom has requested it over the years, I just grabbed a little can from my succotash arsenal in the pantry and served it up. Tom was happy, I was happy he was happy and that’s where the succotash story ended.

Summer Succotash

Well, until I started this little gig as a food blogger. I just couldn’t do the canned succotash thing any longer. Now, it’s the real deal and even I love it. Fresh lima beans, fresh corn right off the cob, Vidalia onion, fresh thyme, garlic, bacon, a little butter and honey for sweetness. It’s such a hearty and satisfying side. He’ll never go back to canned!

Hope you enjoy! Have an awesome week!

 

Summer Succotash
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End of Summer Succotash
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh lima beans
  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1/2 cup Vidalia onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Add lima beans to a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until beans are tender. Drain all but a 1/4 cup of the liquid and set aside.If using frozen lima beans, just thaw in a colander.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate.
  3. Add onion to skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about five minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for one minute.
  4. Stir in corn and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until corn is tender.
  5. Stir in lima beans with reserved liquid, thyme and honey and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add butter, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I serve canned foods sometimes too – so no shame! I’ve never tried succotash canned or otherwise so I’m excited to try this! I bet the combo of limas and corn is so delicious :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy it Megan! Have an awesome week my friend!

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Glad you got that off your chest :) And glad you converted him to fresh! Though, I do used canned products every once in a while, like beans and tomatoes…nothing wrong with that ;) This looks like the perfect salad, Mary Ann, especially with the addition of bacon! I could eat a big bowl of this all for myself!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Yes, the bacon! It’s a must. Hope you enjoy if you give it a go Dawn!

      Reply
  3. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:39 am

    And Pinned, of course ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      YAY! Thanks! XO

      Reply
  4. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:09 am

    I admit that I absolutely love canned green beans. Fresh is usually best, but we all have our weaknesses. I’m glad Tom has come around to healthy fresh veggies and I can see why with this delicious summer succotash! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      My Dad loved the canned stuff too! I’m so glad Tom has come around though. More nutrients in the fresh stuff. XO

      Reply
  5. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love using frozen peas during the week for a quick dinner side. There is no shame in canned and frozen veggies to get dinner on the table fast. This succotash looks delicious and what a great way to showcase all those end of summer goodies that we have to say goodbye to. Have a great week Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      I know Karen! Before we have to say goodbye for a while! So sad! I’m hanging on! XO

      Reply
  6. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:47 am

    There’s no shame in serving canned food every now and then. One of our guilty pleasures is canned peaches served with ice cold evaporated milk. It is dangerously delicious. ???? Your succotash looks so delicious, I’m sure Tom will never want canned again.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      That sounds delicious Alida! Tom now really loves the fresh over the canned! And I love it too! Happy week!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Beautiful dish! And sounds like your husband is a lot like mine :) If only I could break mine of his love of “Shake and Bake” ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      OMGee Jennifer! Tom grew up eating that! I totally forgot to add that to the list!

      Reply
  8. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Hahahahahaha – MEN! I think it’s hilarious that they are quite content on canned crap. Boy used to be the same way, so this post totally made me laugh Mary Ann! I happen to LOVE succotash, like looooooooooooove it! So I am sooooo digging this one!! I love that you added bacon to it! Boy hates succotash, but I’m thinking this version of it might get him to see the light! If not, I’m totally fine with there still being more for me! Cheers, friend! xo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Yes, more for you if you can’t talk him into it! Hope he gives it a try though! Enjoy your week! XO

      Reply
  9. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I use canned beans and tomatoes (especially in soups) all the time. It’s a time saver and practical during the winter months when veggies aren’t in season (boo to bland winter tomatoes I say). I’ve never made or eaten succotash either, Mary Ann. Succotash is such a funny word – but you’ve made it look so simple and delicious – it’s about time I try some!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      It is funny Geraldine! Tom grew up eating it! This one has way more flavor fresh than from the can! Enjoy! XO

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    When I met my boyfriend he was the same way and preferred canned green beans to fresh. I was so disgusted by the slimy green limp vegetable that I refused to serve them to him and 9/10 times use fresh vegetables – frozen when in a pinch.

    This succotash looks gorgeous and sounds like the perfect side to serve alongside chicken.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Yes, perfect alongside chicken Nicole! You’ll love this side! XO

      Reply
  11. Lauren Gaskill says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    The bacon, thyme and butter … OMG this is amazing Mary Ann! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      You’re going to love it Lauren! And that’s coming from someone who was never a big succotash fan! Now, I’m hooked! Have a great week! You’re in my thoughts!

      Reply
  12. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Oooh my mom never served canned veggies so I’ve always been a fresh veggie girl, but there’s no way anyone could want canned succotash again after trying this glorious fresh one! Mmm with the butter, thyme, and bacon?! You’re after my heart!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 12, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      So glad you give this one the thumbs up Rachel! Tom loves it!! And so do I! Hope your week is off to a good start!

      Reply
  13. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:57 am

    Noooooooooooo to end of summer, but YES!!! to succotash with bacon in in! Love this one, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Grab all that end of summer sweet corn and lima beans and get going!! You’ll love this one!

      Reply
  14. rebecca | DisplacedHousewife says

    September 13, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Oh this is just gorgeous Mary Ann!! I make white trash tacos…my homage to growing up in the 80s. You know the Lawrys taco seasoning? It’s a major guilty pleasure. I’ve been making it from scratch for awhile now…but I’m really just trying to recreate that salty chili + garlic powder flavor. Sometimes those meals are best. BUT, when you can make an updated fresh version…so much better!!! Beautiful!! xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Rebecca! We all have our vices I guess! Yes, the fresh version of this one is so much better! Even Tom agrees! Hope your week is off to a great start! XO

      Reply
  15. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    September 13, 2016 at 9:02 am

    So glad you’ve come clean! I’ve never had succotash….probably because I’ve only seen it from a can :) This looks good enough for me to eat! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Ha! You should give it a try Kathy! So much better homemade!

      Reply
  16. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    September 13, 2016 at 11:54 am

    Mary Ann I didn’t even know what succotash was until I read your post. Your recipe looks good so I have to try it. The problem is that my husband doesn’t like lima beans , he likes very few veggies. As to canned vegetables there nothing wrong using them once in a while.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      I never ate succotash growing up Gerlinde, but Tom did and he loves it! I don’t like it from a can, but homemade with the bacon is a totally different story! Hope you enjoy it! XO

      Reply
  17. Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says

    September 13, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    If this doesn’t convince Tom to quit his canned addiction than nothing will Mary Ann! So much goodness all in one dish!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Yes! And bacon!!

      Reply
  18. Jessica DeMay says

    September 13, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I love this story, Mary Ann! This looks so good and packed with flavor! I can see why you both like it :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I hope you give it a try! Tom and I love it!

      Reply
  19. naomi says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Bookmarked to try this! It looks so fresh and flavorful

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Yay! I hope you enjoy it Naomi!

      Reply
  20. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve never tried succotash but your from scratch version looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Give it a try Laura! It really is delicious!

      Reply
  21. Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:44 am

    Oh my gosh that is NOT even a competition. The only canned veggies I eat are tomatoes! Love all the fresh corn in this x

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 15, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Thanks Claudia. I love making this during the summer when I can get fresh corn. It’s sweet and delicious.

      Reply

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