Scalloped Lima Beans

Makes 4 servings

Keeper: 53 minutes cook time. ~10minutes prep.

• • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 1 10½-oz. package frozen lima beans cooked and drained

  • 1 green bell pepper small, chopped

  • 1 onion small, chopped

Part two.

• • 1 ½ tablespoons margarine

  • 1 ½ tablespoons flour

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 cup bread crumbs soft

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated

Heat margarine in saucepan; add lima beans, pepper, and onion. Sauté for 5 minutes; remove and set aside. Prepare the following cream sauce in the same saucepan.

Cream Sauce:

*Melt margarine and stir in flour; continue to stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add milk, salt, and pepper to taste; whisk while bringing to boil. Cook, stirring for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.

Add vegetable mixture to cream sauce and adjust seasoning. In a greased 1 ½ - quart casserole, place 1/3 cup each, crumbs and cheese, followed by vegetable-sauce mixture. Top with remaining cheese and crumbs; bake in a preheated 350F oven for 30minutes.

From: old Guy's House Recipe Book