Bacon Fried Corn Recipe

Elevate your next meal with this irresistible Bacon Fried Corn! A delicious and easy twist on a classic side dish, this recipe from the "Changing Thymes" cookbook combines sweet corn with crispy bacon and savory onions for a truly unforgettable taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 121.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.4 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Fried Corn

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

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How to Make Bacon Fried Corn

  1. Fry 4 slices of bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  3. Add 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn kernels and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) to the skillet.
  4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the corn and bell peppers are tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  6. Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle it evenly over the corn mixture.
  7. Serve immediately as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g

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