Lancaster county lima beans

Yield: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Lima beans
4 ea Potato diced
2 c Milk
2 tb Butter
1 x Salt & pepper

Instructions:

Boil the beans until nearly soft then add the 4 (or 5) potatoes and continue cooking until both are soft. Drain off the water and add the milk and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. This makes a very good dish and the cost is low. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes Culinary Arts Press 1936.