“Southern comfort on a plate – hearty ham and bean stew, golden skillet cornbread, and crispy fried potatoes. Just like Grandma used to make!” 🥔🍲🍞

Absolutely! Here’s a full recipe for the dish in the image: Ham and Bean Stew with Fried Potatoes and Skillet Cornbread — a Southern comfort classic.

🫘 Ham and Bean Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans (or pinto beans), soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage or leftover pork roast (optional), chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 6 cups chicken broth or water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare beans: Rinse soaked beans and set aside.
2. Sauté base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. Add meat & spices: Stir in ham and sausage/pork if using. Season with pepper, paprika, and thyme.
4. Simmer: Add beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, or until beans are tender and broth is thickened.
5. Final seasoning: Taste and add salt if needed (ham can be salty).

🥔 Crispy Fried Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium potatoes, diced (skin on or off)
• 2 tbsp oil or bacon grease
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika

Instructions:

1. Pre-boil potatoes (optional for softer center): Simmer diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Sauté: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onions.
3. Cook: Let potatoes brown undisturbed for a few minutes before flipping. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
4. Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.

🍞 Southern Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
• 2 tbsp butter (for skillet)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: 425°F (220°C). Place a cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
2. Mix batter: In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Mix wet into dry until combined.
3. Prep skillet: Carefully remove hot skillet from oven, add 2 tbsp butter to melt, and swirl to coat.
4. Bake: Pour batter into skillet and bake 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Cool slightly: Let cool a few minutes before slicing.

Serve hot with everything on one plate — stew ladled thick, crispy potatoes on the side, and a big warm wedge of cornbread to soak up the goodness! 🍽️

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or video instructions!