Southern-inspired · bean bowl
Quick Ham and White Beans with Rice and Cornbread
Smoky ham and creamy white beans simmer into a thick meal served with rice and crumbled cornbread.
Total time35 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook onion in olive oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.
- 02
Add ham, beans, broth, thyme, and black pepper.
- 03
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, mashing some beans, until thick and the ham reaches 165°F.
- 04
Spoon over white rice and top or serve with warm crumbled cornbread.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use leftover turkey instead of ham for a pork-free version.
- Gluten-free cornbread works when needed.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
