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Home-Style Ham and Bean Dinner
The big game is this weekend, and you have a crowd coming over to cheer on your favorite team. How will you feed them all? Don't panic. This home-style meal is sure to be a winner for a gathering of rowdy fans. The experts in the Midwest Living Test Kitchen have taken all the guesswork out of planning.
Your Menu: Serves 8
Iron Kettle Ham and Beans
Cornbread
Whipped Honey Butter
Vanilla ice cream with raspberry sauce
Test Kitchen Tips:
Make a quick cornbread using a purchased mix; stir
For an easy raspberry sauce, puree fresh or thawed, frozen raspberries in a food processor or blender. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds. Sweeten the sauce as desired with sugar or corn syrup.
Shopping List for: Ham and Bean Dinner
- 1 pound dry great northern beans
- 8 ounces cooked ham
- 1 large onion
- 1 bottle ketchup
- 1 box cornbread mix
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh raspberries
Pantry Items:
- Salt
Shopping List for: Whipped Honey Butter
- 1 pound butter
- 1 lemon
- 1 bottle honey
Equipment Needed:
For Iron Kettle Ham and Beans:
- 4 1/2-quart Dutch oven or pot
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
For Whipped Honey Butter:
- Small bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
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