Lima Bean Casserole is creamy and cheesy and loaded with lima beans. This is your basic canned soup, crunchy topping, southern casserole. It’s surprisingly good!
A Unique Southern Casserole
Southerners are famous for making a casserole out of anything, even pineapple.
If you’re looking for a different casserole to serve with your holiday meal, this Lima Bean Casserole is totally easy. Just cook some frozen lima beans and mix in a can of condensed cream of celery soup. You could use cream of mushroom instead if you like it better.
I also add in a small jar of diced pimentos. They add a little flavor and give the casserole a festive touch. Some onion that has been cooked in a little butter and a whole bunch of cheddar cheese also help flavor the casserole. Cuz let’s face it. Lima beans don’t have a whole lot of flavor on their own.
More cheddar cheese and some crushed Ritz crackers go on top. You could also do a French-fried onion topping.
Make Ahead
This easy casserole can be assmebled up to 24 hours in advance. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Wait to sprinkle the cracker crumb topping on just before baking.
Variations
- Add some crumbled, cooked bacon for a little smoky flavor.
- For a little spice, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Use condensed cream of chicken soup or condensed cream of mushrrom soup instead of celery.
- Add a 1/2 cup of French Fried Onions to the topping.
Storage
Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 325 degree oven to crisp the cracker topping back up.
Try These Other Casserole Recipes
- Cheesy Squash, Zucchini, and Corn Casserole
- Butternut Squash Casserole
- Spinach and Cheese Casserole
- Old-Fashioned Cabbage Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Lima Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen lima beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion,, diced
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook lima beans according to package directions.
- Cook onion in butter until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine lima beans, soup, milk, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pimentos, black pepper and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a 1 1/2 to 2-quart lightly greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and the crackers on top. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and place bake in oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published November 1, 2017.
OMG ! I will never eat green bean casserole again. This dish is PHENOMENAL! I couldn’t stay out of it after dinner…. I used baby butter beans instead of Lima beans…. I used one of the variations mentioned and added a few slices of crispy crumbled bacon to the mix…. Also after crumbling the Ritz crackers over the top I sprinkled some French fried Onions over the top. Absolutely amazing ! Thank you for the recipe!
I wish someone would have an old southern cooking recipe. These new ones have too many ingredients.
My husband and I loved this dish!! Will be making this on a regular basis!!
Great new dish recipe to have!!
I made your recipe it was excellent people that don’t like beans liked this definitely make again thank you
Casserole was excellent!!!!!!
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