Overhead shot of Savory Summer Succotash in a brown bowl on top of a green plate.

Savory Summer Succotash

  • Servings
    6

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup lean ham, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn, partially thawed
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans, partially thawed
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  • Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bacon, ham, onion and sage. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes until onion is brown and bacon is crisp. Drain fat.
  • Add corn and beans; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are thawed and tender. Add milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Just before serving, stir in rice, cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.