Barbecued Lima Beans Baked Recipe

Fall in love with lima beans all over again! This recipe transforms humble lima beans into a smoky, cheesy, and irresistibly sweet side dish or hearty main course. Crisp bacon (optional!), caramelized onions, and a touch of brown sugar create a flavor explosion that even lima bean skeptics will adore. Serve over rice for a complete meal, or enjoy it as a delicious complement to your favorite barbecue. Easily customizable – add liquid smoke for an extra smoky punch!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 294.9 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Barbecued Lima Beans Baked

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How to Make Barbecued Lima Beans Baked

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bacon grease in the pan. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 1 (29 ounce) can of lima beans (drained and rinsed), the sautéed onions and garlic, the crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 120 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If desired, add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke during the last 30 minutes of baking.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy over rice or as a stand-alone side dish!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

37g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Barbecued Lima Beans Baked?

Barbecued Lima Beans Baked takes about 155 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 135 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Barbecued Lima Beans Baked?

Barbecued Lima Beans Baked has approximately 294.9 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Barbecued Lima Beans Baked?

The key ingredients for Barbecued Lima Beans Baked are Frozen Lima Beans, Bacon, Onion, Minced Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Chili Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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