Best Summer Succotash Gratin Recipes

BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Place lima beans in a medium saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer until beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• While beans simmer, place bacon slices in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook until crisp, about 8 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels; crumble and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
• Add chopped onion, fresh okra, and garlic to skillet over medium, and cook, stirring often, until onion is just tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh corn kernels, salt, pepper, and drained beans, and cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and bright yellow, 5 to 6 minutes. Add butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and sliced basil; sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then cut off the kernels and reserve.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the lima beans and tomatoes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the reserved corn to the saute pan. In a small bowl, mix together the butter and mayonnaise. Add the mixture to the succotash along with the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with the basil, Pecorino-Romano, cilantro, mint and smoked paprika.

SUCCOTASH SUMMER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the corn and lima beans and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and vinegar and stir.
• Whisk together the vinegar and flour in a small bowl and pour into the pan. Stir to combine.
• Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half and basil in a medium bowl. Remove the skillet with the vegetables from the heat, then stir in the egg mixture. Transfer the creamy vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, Gruyere and Parmesan in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the vegetable mixture. Bake in the center of the oven until the top starts to look golden on top, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and butterbeans in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and season the water with salt and pepper; reduce the heat to simmer. Cook until just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and squash and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved butterbeans and potatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through. Add the tomatoes, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Combine the green beans, corn kernels, tomatoes, peppers, mint and oregano in a large bowl and mix well. Add the vinegar, olive oil and salt and toss to coat. Let sit for 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry. Fold in the cheese just before serving.