Easy Ham and Beans Recipe: A Comforting Classic

Name: Easy Ham and Beans Recipe: A Comforting Classic
Total time: 10 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound dry great Northern beans; 0.5 pound cooked ham, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 cups water, or as needed to cover; salt and pepper to taste

This updated ham and beans recipe is a family favorite, tweaked for a more robust flavor. With a short ingredient list and leftover ham, it's easy to make and delivers incredible taste. A definite crowd-pleaser that's absolutely delicious!

Total time10 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time2 hrs
Yield7

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Ingredients

1 pound dry great Northern beans
0.5 pound cooked ham, diced
1 small onion, diced
0.5 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups water, or as needed to cover
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Wash beans thoroughly; place in a large stockpot. Cover completely with cold water and soak for a minimum of 8 hours, or overnight. Drain the water and rinse the beans again.
Put beans back into the stockpot; incorporate ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Add sufficient water to submerge all ingredients and season generously with salt and pepper.
Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until beans achieve desired tenderness, adding extra water as necessary, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Ready to serve! Enjoy your flavorful ham and beans!

Nutrition

Calories: 300 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 11 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 424 mg
Protein Content: 19 g
Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g