Bacon Fried Corn

Bacon Fried Corn is an easy side dish your family will love! Fried corn with bacon can be served at summer BBQs and holiday dinners as well!

Course Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

6 ears corn on the cob about 3 1/2 cups kernels
2 tablespoon bacon grease
2 tablespoon butter
½ cup bacon crumbles about 5-6 slices
½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

Peel the corn and remove the silks. Rinse the corn on the cob and cut the corn kernels off the cob.
Melt the bacon grease and butter in a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add the corn and stir to coat. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Stir in the bacon crumbles and season with black pepper.

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Notes

One: Storage

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to two months.

Two: Cajun

Add 1-2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning.

Three: Creamy

Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese.

Four: Spicy

Saute 1/4 cup diced peppers and 1/4 cup of bell peppers in the butter and bacon grease for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/3 teaspoon minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Next, add the fresh corn kernels and 1-2 teaspoons of seeded and minced jalapenos. Stir fry for 4-6 minutes. Then, add the bacon bits, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a couple of dashes of hot sauce.

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