Lima bean garden casserole

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFresh lima beans; shelled
1cupFresh corn cut from the cob
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1cupMilk
1teaspoonFresh dillweed; minced -OR-
¼teaspoonDried whole dillweed
½teaspoonSalt
1dashFreshly ground black pepper
1cupCarrots; shredded
¼cupParmesan cheese; grated

Directions

Cook lima beans, covered, in boiling salted water 20 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.

Cook corn, covered, in boiling salted water 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in dillweed, salt, pepper, and vegetables. Pour into a lightly- greased 2-quart casserole dish; cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; baked, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

From Jan Thompson of Maryland in September, 1983"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-01-95