Southern Succotash
I love this southern succotash recipe. It’s so simple and quick, and it perfect when you want a different side dish. If you love lima bean recipes, then you’ll love this. The bacon makes this corn and bean succotash the most savory and satisfying side for any main dish. Read along to see how I made this succotash recipe in no time.
What is Corn Succotash?
Succotash is basically just a mixture of beans and corn. Traditionally, using lima beans. In this dish, I made it more southern with the bacon and red peppers. This dish also reminds me of a “succotash meets corn maque choux.” Regardless, it’s delicious and an out-of-the-ordinary veggie side dish.
Equipment You Will Need
The is not a lot of equipment you will need for this recipe. I used a bigger cast iron skillet and a wooden spoon. I used my shallow 10-inch cast iron, but you can always use whatever skillet you have. I linked these silicone oven mitts that are perfect for handling a hot cast iron.
Ingredients You Will Need
Bacon:
You can use whatever thickness of bacon you’d like.
Lima Beans:
I used a bag of frozen lima beans, heated them up in the microwave then added them to my skillet. I feel like the canned lima beans are too slimy for this dish.
Corn:
I used a 15 ounce can of whole kernel corn. You can use frozen whole kernels. You’ll need about two cups.
Red Bell Pepper:
Dice up an entire red pepper. I like using the red pepper more so than any other color. The flavor is good, and it adds the perfect amount of color to the dish.
Seasonings:
For the seasonings, I used my usuals. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and sugar. I feel like these are the perfect combination for this side dish.
Step by Step How to Make Succotash
Step One
Cut up your bacon into little one-inch pieces. Add to your skillet over medium heat. Sauté until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and place your bacon pieces on a paper towel lined plate. Blot out some of your grease from your skillet.
Step two
Add your diced red pepper to your skillet. Sauté until it starts to become tender. Then add in your beans, corn and seasonings. Add your bacon back to your skillet. Sauté until it all comes together. Serve warm and enjoy!
Southern Succotash
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Bacon
- 1 can Whole Kernel Corn
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Lima Beans from frozen
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Cut up your bacon into little one-inch pieces. Add to your skillet over medium heat. Sauté until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and place your bacon pieces on a paper towel lined plate. Blot out some of your grease from your skillet.
- Add your diced red pepper to your skillet. Sauté until it starts to become tender. Then add in your beans, corn and seasonings. Add your bacon back to your skillet. Sauté until it all comes together. Serve warm and enjoy!
Before you go…
Please let me know if you tried this easy succotash recipe? Let me know your thoughts. I want to know! Let me know here or in the comments below!
