Lima Bean-Tomato Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 3 tablespoons butter; add onion and cook about 5 minutes. Blend in flour, salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Add tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. 4
   Add beans and ham; heat until bubbling.
5. 5
   Turn into 1 1/2-quart casserole.
6. 6
   Spread bread rounds with remaining butter (or melt butter and toss with crumbs).
7. 7
   Place rounds or crumbs in a border around casserole.
8. 8
   Broil about 10 minutes or until bread is delicately browned.
9. 9
   Or heat in 425° oven.
10. 10
    Serve 6.