Festive Skillet Corn Recipe

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Festive Skillet Corn! Perfectly sweet corn kernels simmered with herbs and butter, this recipe is a simple yet stunning accompaniment to oven-baked or fried chicken. A garden-fresh delight, adapted from the Simply Simpatico cookbook, it's ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 161.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Festive Skillet Corn

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How to Make Festive Skillet Corn

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cups of fresh or frozen corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, thyme – use a combination or your favorite single herb), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the corn is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite protein.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

31g

Carbs

6g