Great Northern Beans Recipe

After the rich Thanksgiving goodies, we always look for something more down home and simple for dinner. These Creamy Northern Beans with Ham certainly fit the bill for that!

I threw the ingredients together in the slow cooker, let them cook for 8 long hours, and the result was a creamy, flavorful pot of beans with tender and delicious chunks of ham.

Add a piece of cornbread and you have the perfect warming dinner for a cool Fall evening.

The original recipe calls for a ham hock, but I substitute one inch cubed smoked ham instead. I find that a ham hock usually leaves the beans greasy and its hard to skim all that fat off.

If you dont have ham leftover from Thanksgiving, go to your local deli and ask for a pound of smoked ham cut one inch thick. Cube it into chunks when you get home and throw them in with the beans.

These delicious Creamy Northern Beans with Ham remind me of dishes my Mother used to make. Pure comfort food at its best that leaves you satisfied. We lost my Mom in 2009, but Im lucky enough to have inherited her recipe box and cookbooks with hand written notes in them. Priceless!

Be sure and use the pinch of cloves called for in the recipe. Its not overpowering and adds a nice flavor depth to the creamy beans!

I hope youll try these – theyre simple to make and are so very good for a nice dinner. They even seem to get better and better after a few days.

You dont have to wait till Thanksgiving or even cool weather to make this recipe. Theyre awesome all year round.

Creamy Northern Beans with Ham

Creamy with tender beans and chunks of ham. Wonderful dinner for a cool evening.

Prep: 20min

Total: 16h20min

Serving Size: 1 grams

Nutrition Facts: calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 18 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Saturated Fat 1 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 grams, Sodium 941 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 2 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Great Northern Beans
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• pinch of ground cloves
• 1 lb smoked ham, cut in 1″ cubes
• 3 to 4 C Water* (less water makes creamier, thicker beans!)
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth

Instruction:

1. Sort beans and put them into a large pot. Cover with fresh water (about 2 inches higher than the beans) and let them sit overnight. If you’re in a hurry, boil them for 5 minutes, then let them sit covered in the pan for about 30 minutes.
2. Rinse the beans and place them in the slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, salt, pepper, ham and the pinch of ground cloves. Pour in the water and broth. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, until the beans are tender and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
3. If you have leftovers, pour them into your container and let them sit out until they’re room temperature, then refrigerate.

The BEST Great Northern Beans Recipe With Smoked Ham

This great northern beans recipe is not only super healthy and easy to make, but it tastes delicious too. Simple ingredients like dried beans, smoked ham, and chicken broth combine together to make a smoky flavored and perfectly seasoned savory side dish you’ll love.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10h5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Saturated Fat 0 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 serving, Sodium 0 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Great Northern Beans, dried
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• ½ Onion, diced
• 1 Clove
• 4 cups Water
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Smoked Ham, cut into cubes
• Olive oil, to drizzle on top
• Fresh herbs

Instruction:

How to Cook Great Northern Beans

How to cook great northern beans from dry on the stove, Instant Pot or slow cooker is here. Dry beans to tender is easier than you think!

Prep: 60min

Serving Size: 1 oz

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 oz, calories 63 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 655 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g

Ingredients:

• 2 c northern beans (dry)
• 6 c chicken broth (or water)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Pour beans into a large bowl, fill with water 3″ above the beans and let it sit on your countertop for at least 1 hour. (if you skip this step add 30 min-1 hour longer on to cook time)
2. Drain that water and pour your soaked beans into your slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth (or water) and cover.
3. Cook on high heat for 4-6 hours until they are fork tender. Drain liquid, season and enjoy.

Great Northern Beans Recipe