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Fried Corn with Bacon Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Fried Corn with Bacon recipe is a savory and satisfying side dish that combines crispy bacon, caramelized corn kernels, and aromatic chives. Perfect for complementing any meal, it delivers a delightful mix of smoky, sweet, and fresh flavors with a buttery texture. Simple to prepare on the stovetop, it uses minimal ingredients and cooks in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Bacon and Aromatics

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chives, sliced

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed from frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: Place the diced bacon in a large pan and cook over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. This will render the bacon fat which is essential for flavoring the dish.
  2. Drain Bacon: Remove the cooked bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set it on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
  3. Prepare Pan for Corn: Carefully drain the bacon grease from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon to cook the onions and corn.
  4. Sauté Onions: Add the finely diced onion to the bacon grease and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
  5. Cook Corn Mixture: Add the corn kernels, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the corn starts to caramelize and develop browned edges.
  6. Combine and Serve: Stir the cooked bacon back into the caramelized corn mixture, then top with sliced chives. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • You can use fresh corn or thawed frozen corn for the best texture and flavor. Avoid canned corn due to its softer texture and high sodium content.
  • Using kitchen shears makes dicing bacon quicker and easier.
  • If you don’t have chives, green onions, fresh parsley, or thyme make excellent substitutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/fried-corn-with-bacon-recipe/