This Was My FAVORITE Childhood Meal (Southern Style Butter Beans Recipe)

[@micaj4437]

Matt!!! Mannnnnnn! I loved butter beans growing up too. As an adult I don’t eat them much bc no one else in the house eats them. But they will today!! 😂 thank you for this!!!

[@kolornarykr38ions99]

Hell yeah, yall gone learn today 💃 you can never go wrong with limas and cornbread and a cup of something sweet to drink 🔥

[@clariseharrington8252]

Period!

[@pinkgypsytees]

@@kolornarykr38ions99💕🔥FAAXX!💕🔥

[@faithbudnerelad1089]

I detested lima beans growing up it was the way my mother cooked them...she didn't make us butter beans ! This looks so frickin good I'm going to have to reassess my dislike for them. Thanks Matt!

[@davidmason2467]

Does’nt mention how long beans should cook.

[@lamentation0078]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, This is my favorite meal. I can eat it everyday!!!!! I mean everyday.. And your Dad made them just like my grandma...

[@kikijames2283]

I think my childhood comfort food was my Grandma's homemade Lasagna. The only way lasagna should be made. She can't make it anymore, and I miss getting to help her make it. But I'm so grateful to have those memories. And today is Actually her 98th birthday 🤗🥰 So, I'll make it for her today!

[@nakho3550]

Lasagna ain't no damn comfort food.

[@1thetvzone]

​@nakho3550 it was her comfort food for her and her granny...let her tell her story.. Some of y'all have no chill..

[@cindie768]

Happy birthday to your grandma

[@kikijames2283]

@@cindie768 THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤗🤗🤗

[@kikijames2283]

@@1thetvzone Thank you. 😊

[@karenreeves1240]

This looks similar to what my mom used make when we were kids....she would cook dry large limas, with ham hocks, a little seasoning and that was it. The broth would thicken a bit and she would serve it with rice and corn bread. I still cook this today, luckily my husband ate this as well when he was a child. It is getting chilly here on the east coast, so it is time for a pot of beans.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Yeeees!

[@theherbiebrown]

YES!!!

[@LeileeBaker805]

Beans❤

[@hellabiz4289]

Breaking out the crockpot here in California; weather has finally turned "fall" ... Butter Beans/Limas (with smoked hocks) and Delish!

[@saraw8503]

Same here (coastal NC). Soul food.

[@NovaDivine999]

Old school moms did it best! We may not have wanted those beans sometimes but we ate them anyway and they were delicious and we went to bed with full bellies on a budget! 😂Time to bring this type of cooking back with these grocery prices! Lol

[@hellabiz4289]

I feel so sorry for people who don't know how to cook "from scratch" ... so much healthier, delicious, and "bonding" over food prep and sharing of real foods!

[@kya8537]

Yes Lima beans, butter beans, crowder peas, pinto beans, northern beans and black eyed peas with cornbread were all meals I ate growing up...Still love them all. 😋 Can you do your version of homemade beef stew.

[@marywalker1394]

Absolutely ❤😋

[@conniemoore3207]

Yes. Best meals ever, at least to me. Southern cornbread no sugar or flour in ours.

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

@@conniemoore3207 Our cornbread was not Jiffy cornmeal mix. It was homemade buttery from scratch cornbread.

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

Mmmmm crowder peas.

[@Fresycherry]

Nothing beats the meals we grew up with. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@dogmom468]

When food was food!!

[@tammyblaker2594]

I love the dry butter beans and cornbread with onion. Being poor had some advantages and food was it. We did not use Jiffy mix we use what ever self rise cornmeal was on sale. Grandmother secret was to add a table spoon of honey to the cornbread mix.

[@oldiesbutgoodies3]

Love Butter/ Lima beans, like you the food of my childhood. I'd give anything for my mom to be here making me a big pot.

[@sevysev]

yeah this recipe choked me up I miss my Nana dearly ❤

[@stacysimms2709]

That Jiffy mix is the real MVP!! Been around since 1930. Love the recipe.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Love butter beans or lima beans. My mom used ham hocks in split pea soup or anything with a bean or pea. Then growing up in an Italian catholic family, we didn’t have meat on Fridays. That rule changed but we still used Fridays for no meat meals. My mom’s best was pasta cece. Pasta with chick peas in a lite garlic and Italian herb broth. I am the only one in my family that knows all the old Italian recipes but that pasta dish is the most requested when family visits. Good foods keeps you young and memories make you smile.

[@garyweightman5936]

Pasta fagioli??

[@clariseharrington8252]

Yep, we called em lima.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

@@garyweightman5936 yes, pasta cece’ is like pasta fagioli but no extra vegetables. And the broth is like a soup, where pasta fagioli is a different bean (navy or kidney beans) and the broth is thicker.

[@jacquelinebutters1201]

Pea and ham soup, stotty.

[@theresedillon6717]

​@@clariseharrington8252Polish people call them Big Handsome Johnny beans!

[@serenagarrett6374]

My grandmother would cook smoked neck-bones with lima beans, navy beans, and pinto beans with homemade cornbread😊!!! DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS!!!

[@shayisha66]

Love mine cook in smoked neckbones. You just gave me an idea for dinner😊

[@hellabiz4289]

Yum, smoked neckbones in beans or served over rice. Unreal!

[@angelawhite7140]

Childhood memories are my Granny Sweet saved all of the pork or bacon grease in a can next to the oven. Somehow when she added the love to dishes you knew it was going to be something good! Cornbread, Green beans, butter beans, pinto beans, cabbage, soups, anything. I sure do miss her! Thank you for bringing back such a fond memory of mine & sharing yours ❤

[@NancyRemling]

I grew up poor, too. We ate so many soup beans (pinto) and cornbread I thought they were in my DNA. It took until I was an adult to appreciate these amazing flavors.

[@charlyloman8837]

AMEN! YOU AINT KIDDING ❤❤❤DELISH

[@kellyelko5118]

AND they're really healthy for you!

[@hyacinth4368]

Raised on pinto beans, potatoes and cornbread; never been sick in my life and now nearly 70. Love butterbeans, too.

[@tater19981976]

I made a pinto/navy bean mix with smoked turkey and andouille sausage. My pops killed it. I got the recipe from Rickey Smiley. It was so good!

[@dakotabusch8149]

“Smooth it out like a rocky relationship” I died!!! 😂😂😂

[@ms_karen]

Now this is what my family calls "good eating". All I'd need is to put it over some rice and that's a delicious meal. 🤤🤤🤤

[@anncannon9668]

7:11 7:13 😂❤ 7:28

[@amythompson7700]

I learned how to cook dried Lima beans by using water, sage, garlic and olive oil slowly on the stove. That’s it, and it’s delicious! This looks over the top. Any Lima bean dish is delicious in my world 😮

[@raybaker8726]

Showed my Girlfriend the video. She knows how we grew up. She wants to us to make it. Her mom would make it and my mom would make it. It is an awesome dish!

[@papajoecooking4425]

I’m 67 yrs. old I grew up eating butter beans. They are southern comfort food. My favorites are Baby Lima and Fordhook Butter Beans. Grandpa grew both and grandma had us (pre-teens)shell them. Grandma made the best. Butter beans raw onion on the side with cornbread and a glass of buttermilk what else could I want!!! Thx for your video

[@tabbathacook1781]

This brings back memories of my mom making butter beans/soup beans with homemade bread and fried potatoes with onions. The best meal ever.

[@pamelasmith6130]

Beans and fried potatoes- 😋 what memories ❤

[@charlenedickerson2880]

Those look good! I remember my dad cooking Butter Beans all the time and I loved them! Have a good one my friend!❤

[@timring7479]

My childhood comfort food was my mom's meatloaf. It was basically a big cheeseburger in a baking dish. She mixed burger, ketchup, onions, bread and cheese, then topped it with ketchup and slices of cheese. Served beside mashed potatoes and green beans it was the best thing in the world for a kid growing up in the 80's.

[@hellabiz4289]

We got it exactly the same, but with three strips of bacon covernig the top in ribbons, lengthwise. Happy Days!

[@cmsbeth]

Okay. 😂 You got me! I was googling Worst Word In The World Sauce, like it was a brand! I want that 5 mins back at the end of my life!

[@mzbrazell]

I call it “what’s this here sauce “!🥰

[@robinvarnadoe8429]

Love butter beans! My Aunt used to make the best country food, I miss her and her cooking.

[@LealerJennings]

Amen my brother you are making my favorite meal Butter Beans with smoked turkey Amen in Jesus Name Amen. I wish I had some corn bread Say Amen some body.

[@wannellalawson4001]

Bring back memories. Only time we had meat was on Sundays. It did not bother us because food was so good. We did not missed the meat. Great video. You put your soul into this recipe.

[@ladygreer9323]

Yum-my 🤤😋 Butter beans hit the spot. Enjoy!! 🐞

[@karenstephens8788]

Favorite comfort foods in childhood came from my grandmother. She lived in Mississippi and had a huge garden. She would make fried chicken with biscuits and gravy for all of the grandkids in the summertime when we would go visit. She also made every possible vegetable from her garden. We thought we were in heaven. BTW, sugar in cornbread is a sacrilege in my family.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Yum!

[@Colorbrush21]

My mama made the best cornbread in the world. It was not sweet. I am not as good a cook as her. I will admit that I use Jiffy cornbread mix because I am a lazy cook. Jiffy is sweet but I am used to it now. I have tried to duplicate Mama's cornbread but mine always taste terrible. Kids used to come over to our house just to get a piece of her bread. I would give anything to be able to make good cornbread that is not sweet.

[@melaniel7880]

​@@Colorbrush21try Martha White's she has a variety that are not sweet.

[@beemonique8466]

Corn kits is the best cornbread

[@melaniel7880]

@@beemonique8466 I don't think I've seen that brand before. I'm in New Orleans.

[@MsBRANDY007]

Yessssss, you took me way back down memory lane 😊! Yummmmmmy 😋!! Thanks!

[@cherrienorris1780]

My dad was military and this meal brings back so many memories, there always seemed to be more month than money so they would make this to feed all of us. There was nothing better than a big bowl of lima beans and ham or pintos and ham with cornbread. I still remember my mom having left over cornbread and buttermilk before bed.

[@mchangmi]

Everything tastes better with butter. 😊I couldn't think of a childhood comfy food.😮

[@dmanning750]

Loved them as a child, love them as an adult! My goodness!!! Gotta make this! 😋

[@maryvoigt8763]

Growing up in Maryland, my Mom made the best!! Can't ever make it the same

[@redhotquiltdiva]

I made the butter beans today. It was so good. Thanks for sharing your childhood favorite.

[@Kay.1117]

I always listen to people cook while I’m cooking. It’s cold on the east coast and I just remembered these from childhood and decided to make them. Yours are very similar to our families. We use pork. And eat it with cornbread sooo delicious.😋

[@deniseholmes1628]

Omg !! I remembered this dish and yes my mom and Grandma made this childhood dish we called it comfort food especially the corn bread made with real 🌽 instead of butter it was drizzled with molasses loved it 😊

[@hellabiz4289]

I just remember it being food as in, it's dinner/supper, cooked with lots of love and a big family. Now I call it "comfort" food. Maybe it's "memory" food!

[@Karen-u4b]

That looks so good. My comfort food was black eyed peas, cornbread, tomatoes, and onions all mixed together .

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

you can skip the flour by just mashing some of the beans to thicken it up

[@redpassion1313]

Thank you! He lost me when he added milk and flour. We never did that.

[@shayisha66]

I was about to say that, too. Just smash some up on the side of the pot or pour about 1/2 cup in a bowl and blend in an immersion blender.

[@hellabiz4289]

It's especially useful tip for the gluten-free, flour free among us '-)

[@brown-eyedgirl858]

I thought we were the only family that had butter beans as a main meal! my mom would make it in a frying pan with butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic and bay leaves, chicken stock, onion, etc. It was delicious! There was never a single bean left in the bowl! 💃🏻🥰🙏

[@pamelasmith6130]

I've never heard of butter beans cooked like that but it sounds really good. Was there anything you left out?

[@anncannon9668]

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[@brianvannorman1465]

This dish brings back memories.

[@LealerJennings]

Alright my brother Corn Bread in oven and Butter Beans on stove and mix smoked turkey with butter beans Amen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ t❤❤❤❤

[@nanhand99]

Always loved this meal...simple but so delicious 😋

[@sandyschipper5008]

Looks so good!! Love watching you cook...neat, clean, easy to listen to and follow and outstanding recipes! You are a very talented chef not just a cook.

[@glenntriplett]

🧈 Butter 🫘 Bean 🍲 Soup looks Delicious 😋👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheBigdutchster]

I've loved Lima beans all of my life, but surprisingly, a lot of people don't like them. This looks delicious and I think some finely diced carrots would add to the presentation.

[@amberf6275]

i LOVE butter beans with some smoked or leftover meat and a little seasoning. so darn good, for so little money. my childhood comfort food... probably my mom's beef tips or steak in gravy. we didn't get to have either one a lot, but she put so much love and work into them when we did and they were always amazing.

[@wanderingbutterfly2665]

I've been thinking about these ALL day! Perfect time of year to make this dish! Thanks for the recipe

[@theresegbat309]

That meal looks sooo good! Real comfort food. I'm going to try making it.

[@marvaparker6561]

O just made some Sunday. Instead of adding flour, I just mash some beans on the side of the pot to cream them and that ham hock is what i use, more flavor to me. Lawd have mercy, this looks good.

[@reggiewinns9756]

I'm having the same flashbacks as most of your viewers and these food connected memories are reminding me of a more simpler and family focused time... Thanks for the recipe and memories...🫡

[@jeanavery4451]

Oh my word, I cannot WAIT to make this recipe! 😋 This is super comforting food! When I was growing up, my favorite comfort food was goulash, or as my Grandma called it, “Slum Gum”.

[@Guillermo-d7c]

Thank you very much for sharing... I like bean and barley as in with lima beans... I use the white lima beans I find it's got a much better flavour than the green lima beans.. I am going to make your recipe but use the white lima beans..

[@vedales8670]

OMG. Had to click. Miss my mom's Butter Beans like forever.!!

[@katellwatkins1223]

🔥❤️💯Love how u bring back childhood meals 💯Good memories

[@vaasnaad]

Cajun 15 bean soup was my favorite. And a good pot of pintos. Didn't get butter beans very often but absolutely loved them when I had them! I always start off with the roux though. Except when I'm making chili, then the masa goes in last.

[@encouragedmotivate3512]

Love it, that's why you cook with so much Soul...

[@katherinebraxton5068]

Yes Lawwwd! I loved cornbread and smoked neckbones and butter beans. Especially in the winter time .

[@angelmartin2214]

making these tonight. just the hug my soul needed!

[@smallbiztaxlady]

I just knew that you were going to use Hamhocks! I only use Turkey, so I'm glad to see that you used Turkey.

[@msbaubyof7]

Oh the memories. My mom’s favorite!

[@jeffreydavis7657]

Just made the last batch of lima beans from my garden (sad face). I saute the onions first and use bacon grease instead of butter. If I add a protein, I use ham but the turkey works too. Need to make cornbread next time. We LOVE lima beans and could almost eat them every night. Thanks for your take on a classic.

[@psychotic5kull]

This looks absolutely delicious! I love butter beans alone but with the extra oomph I sure this’ll be a quick constant in my household. Growing up my comfort food was beans and franks. That was ny dads go to! & I always enjoyed it.

[@ARebelGirl1978]

Ii still love butter beans. This looks amazing!

[@lionstigersbears2024]

Yesterday I was gifted a big bag of large Lima's still in the pod, 🎉fresh from a garden!🎉

[@melaniel7880]

Try use the honey Jiffy if you haven't. Add melted butter and buttermilk to the batter!! Yummy!

[@melissaward5910]

Cornbread with jalapeño juice and or fine chopped jalapeños drizzled with honey is awesome!!…seems the honey calms the heat from jalapeño but you still get flavor and some spice

[@ambertblack]

That bowl looks like love. Definitely doing these come Thanksgiving. Thanks for reminding me of these!

[@AngelaWilliamsidcchick]

Thank you for the recipe. I made a small pot for me today. I couldn’t figure out what mine were missing. It was the butter. Tastes so good. Ok, I’m finna take a nap now. lol.

[@JuliaGriffin-b9k]

Bitter beans 🫘 was our comfort 😋 food and boy did you ever bring back some good childhood memories thank you for posting this 😊

[@patriciacovington8984]

Yes childhood fave and still love them

[@Hestia134]

Oh yea 🔥 this brings back nostalgic memories 😊

[@tamibell4325]

I can't even tell you how much this simple meal means to me! I have always used flour or cornstarch to thicken my lima, great northern or butter beans. Everyone has loved them for years! Thank you for sharing! ❤🍽

[@neeraatkins6091]

Looks delicious cooking this today. Thank you for sharing

[@andreemilsap6289]

Hi Chef MIH, You are something else.......I remember 🤔 this was one of the dishes my Mom would make with neck bones and cornbread for sure! Now that's back in day! 😊😘

[@katie78514]

My mama used to make lima bean dumplings. Basically a pot of southern style lima beans with dumplings cooked in that broth. It was cheap and would stick to your ribs. ❤

[@KBJazzy]

Outstanding! Love how you roll. Keep up the great work!

[@annabarras8143]

I love Butter Beans. Thank you👍🏼 You are Awesome 😀

[@sylviafarese8837]

Being Hispanic I grew up on pinto beans but fast forward to later years and a friend who originated from Iowa, relocated to Texas and I had my first taste. Yummy!

[@keriajos4542]

Omg, I love lima beans. My grandma used to make this when I was growing up. Now, my son loves them too.

[@yvonnesmith2578]

That’s a beautiful bowl of soup!😋 thank you

[@donitaforrest9064]

Mouth Watering - Yummy! 🇨🇦❤🇺🇲

[@soniadameron1887]

Omg yes! I cooked this last week with smoked turkey tails, and yes, you have to have Jiffy with it! Delicious meal

[@janetguittard4115]

Oh my. My favorite !!!!

[@anye76]

Fave childhood meal was what mom called cowboy casserole. Pork n beans mixed with ground beef and onions. Top that with can of pop biscuits, bake. Right before biscuits were done, top with shredded cheddar. 😋

[@missyroyer7968]

Oooowwweeee! I just canned me some butter beans this past weekend. Pints with 1/2 tsp salt. I opened one Wednesday for lunch, made a pone of southern cornbread (I am a Tennessee girl) and got fat kid happy! Have a great day!

[@alisamitchell8826]

THAT IS SOME GOOD EATING MY MOM MADE THOSE WHEN SHE WAS LIVING FOR US AND OUR DAD

[@SugaBee98]

My Mom made these frequently. When mom saved that hambone we knew some Lima beans or another bean type was going to be dinner soon. Of course we had some cornbread in a cast iron skillet to go with it or homemade biscuits 😊

[@terribethreed8464]

You just took me back home & I just turned 70 in September lol. My go to meat was always sliced smoked ham shanks. And you can't beat cast iron cornbread.

[@LealerJennings]

Looking good Amen and Amen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christasmith7311]

Looks so delicious mmmmh. Thank you for the Video.👍😋👍👍

[@CatherineShoresHMN]

1:09 childhood comfort meal……..Mom’s chow mein hotdish. At 50 years old, it’s still a top five.

[@melissad.1885]

Man! Those beans look GOOD!

[@Jas-sq5er]

Loved my grandmother's butter beans. Thanks, chef, for this. you're the best!

[@JillsComfortZone]

Yes indeed!!! I love butter beans and these are on point!

[@charlenegrim3877]

I tried this recipe exactly as you did. It was PERRRFECT! Thank you so very much

[@shiela365]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You're MAKIN' IT HAPPEN! 🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️ I LOVE IT!

[@andrewmartin1657]

My mom would take the leftovers we had during the week and made a stew. Had more stews than I could count. Always with kimchi for added touch haha always loved it. Nostalgia is such a strong effect.

[@angiegonzalez8596]

Lol… No matter what Ethnicity-culture.. Bean are a staple… Especially when times struggling.. Thanks for the throw back

[@stuporg8151]

Nice cornbread recipe. Best part of cornbread is the crust so to ensure everyone gets a crusty piece, I use preheated stone muffin pans instead of a casserole dish. Broken if half, they're perfect for wiping up all that scrumptious sauce without crumbling too much.