*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                SUCCOTASH

Recipe By     : Southern Living
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans/Peas                       Casseroles
                Ham                              Southern
                Vegtables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      slices        bacon -- thick sliced
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      rubbed sage
   1      10oz          frozen whole kernel corn -- partially thawed
   1      10oz          frozen lima beans -- partially thawed
   1 1/2  cups          milk (half and half)
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   3      cups          rice -- cooked
   1      cup           ham -- chopped

Cook bacon in  a large skillet until crisp;  remove bacon, reserving 2
tablespoons of the drippings in skillet, crumble bacon and set aside.
Add onion and sage to drippings and cook, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes
or until crisp -tender.  Drain and return to skillet.
Add corn and beans, cook, stirring constantly 5-7 minutes or until
tender.  Add half and half and next 3 ingredients; reduce heat, and
simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced.
Stir in rice and ham; cook 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

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