Senate Bean Potpie

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + standing

Updated on Apr. 24, 2022

The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Test Kitchen tips
  • The skillet will be very full when it goes into the oven, so place the skillet on a baking sheet to catch any drips that may bubble over.
  • While Senate bean soup uses navy beans, you can use whatever beans you have on hand. Large white kidney beans, aka cannellini beans, will give this potpie a more rustic heartiness.
  • Senate Bean Potpie

    Prep Time 30 min
    Cook Time 20 min
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 medium carrots, chopped
    • 2 celery ribs, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
    • 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
    • 1/2 cup 2% milk
    • 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
    • 2 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add ham. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
    2. Add beans, salt and pepper; return to a boil. In a small bowl, combine muffin mix, milk, egg, green onions, parsley and melted butter; stir just until blended. Spoon evenly over bean mixture (dish will be full).
    3. Bake until topping is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 513 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1619mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 12g fiber), 24g protein.