Bacon Fried Corn
This easy recipe for Southern fried corn with bacon is the perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, picnics and parties! You'll love the combination of sweet, tender corn with savory bacon and sweet red bell peppers.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Large bowl
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 6 slices bacon cooked, drained and crumbled
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, slice the corn off of the cob and scrape each cob into the bowl to release the milk.
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add the bell pepper and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute more. Makes 6 servings.
Notes
Store any leftover fried corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, transfer the corn to a skillet. Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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