Ingredients
- 3 (16 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans
- 3 cups diced ham, or to taste
- 3 cups water
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 russet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 slice processed cheese food (such as Velveeta)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Bring lima beans, ham, water, onion, potato, butter, processed cheese, cornstarch, celery salt, and pepper to a boil in a large pot. Stir until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.