Cook the beans as describes on package. Lower heat. Add cheese, butter or margarine and cream. Mix lightly with fork. Cover. Let steam melt cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once. Makes 3 - 4 servings Lima Beans in Potato Rings: 
Make thick ring of hot, well seasoned mashed potatoes on warmed serving dish. Pour lima beans, cooked as  describes in above recipe, into ring. Serve at once. Or make small mashed potato nests. Fill with lima beans. Place as garnish around turkey, chicken or veal.