LIMA BEAN BAKE

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Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped fine
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 pkg (12 oz. ea) frozen fordhook lima beans
1 can(s) (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 c grated cheddar cheese
1/2 c fine bread crumbs, buttered if desired

Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 to 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the lima beans. Bring to second boil; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until beans are almost tender. Remove from heat and drain completely.
2. Transfer the beans to a large mixing bowl and add the onion, green pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well with spoon. Add the celery soup, undiluted, and mix well.
3. Turn mixture into a greased (may use Pam) 9x13x2" baking dish. Top mixture with the cheese and then the bread crumbs.
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
5. Serve while hot with a favorite meat, or on its own with a salad and bread.