When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat the classic combination of fried corn and bacon. This Southern staple is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at your next potluck, fried corn with bacon is sure to be a hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRIED CORN WITH BACON
This fried corn is cooked with bacon and chives until golden brown and caramelized. The ultimate easy summer side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, fish and hamburgers. A Southern classic that never goes out of style!
Provided by Sara Welch
Categories Side
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large pan. Cook over medium high heat until browned and crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain.
- Drain grease off pan until approximately 1 tablespoon remains.
- Add the onion to the bacon grease. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the corn, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn starts to caramelize and brown on the edges.
- Stir the bacon back into the corn. Top with chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRIED CORN WITH BACON RECIPE
Serve up a side of these fried corn kernels and bacon for a savory side! It's best paired with grilled steaks, hamburgers, and more to complete a big meal.
Provided by Erin Freeman
Categories Fried
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large pan, then cook over medium-high heat until browned and crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain.
- Drain the grease off the pan until approximately 1 tablespoon remains.
- Add the onion to the bacon grease. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the corn, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn starts to caramelize and brown on the edges.
- Stir the bacon back into the corn, then top with chives.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 26.52g, Cholesterol 19.14mg, Fat 12.87g, Fiber 2.72g, Protein 7.23g, SaturatedFat 4.01g, ServingSize 6.00, Sodium 311.59mg, Sugar 0.00, UnsaturatedFat 5.33g
SOUTHERN FRIED CORN WITH BACON
Freshly fried corn with crispy bacon and caramelized onions. This delicious side dish will be a hit at Thanksgiving.
Provided by Julie Maestre
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat. Cook until nice and crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the corn, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the bacon and check for seasoning before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMED CORN WITH BACON
My family is addicted to this yummy, crunchy side. I like to make it in the summer with farm-fresh corn! -Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add corn; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until onion and corn are tender. , Stir in the cream, broth, bacon and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
SKILLET CORN WITH BACON AND ONIONS
Categories Onion Side Sauté Quick & Easy Bacon Corn Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stand 1 ear of corn upright, pointed end down, in a large bowl and cut kernels from cob using a sharp paring knife. Scrape any remaining corn with its milk from cob into bowl using back edge of knife and discard cob. Remove kernels from remaining ears in same manner.
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet (2 inches deep) over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Cook onion in fat remaining in skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn, garlic, and water (skillet will be very full) and cook over moderately high heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in scallion and salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with bacon.
FRIED FRESH CORN WITH BACON GREASE
Make and share this Fried Fresh Corn With Bacon Grease recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papa D 1946-2012
Categories Corn
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- This takes a while to prepare as corn must be cleaned of husk and silk.
- Then slice corn off the cob.
- Cook 2 strips of bacon. retain 2 tablespoons of bacon grease, add corn and 1/2 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and cook till liquid is mostly gone.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Top with crumbled bacon and stir.
- Can add onions or peppers to enhance flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 0.9
BACON-WRAPPED CORN
After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate and bring rave reviews at your next backyard barbecue. -Lori Bramble, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wrap each ear of corn with a bacon strip; place on a piece of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with chili powder. Wrap securely, twisting ends to make handles for turning., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender and bacon is cooked, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SKILLET FRIED CORN
Great side dish with chicken, beef or pork. Easy to prepare.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, but still soft. Stir in onion and green bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir corn into skillet, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Do not drain grease from bacon - that is the secret to the flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SPICY FRIED CORN WITH BACON AND CHIPOTLE
This fiery corn fry-up is stoked with enough bacon and chipotle to prod summer corn's gentle nature into something with a lingering, piquant bite.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice corn kernels off cob. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. If pan looks very greasy, spoon off some bacon fat if desired.
- Stir corn into skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in chipotle and salt. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, and simmering until thickened. Stir in cilantro and serve, topped with a dollop of sour cream if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 329 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BACON FRIED CORN
Make and share this Bacon Fried Corn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fry bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp.
- Remove bacon and set aside, retaining 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
- Cook onions in drippings for about 5 minutes.
- Add corn and bell peppers to onion.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until just soft.
- Add parsley, milk, salt and pepper to veggies, mix well.
- Sprinkle bacon pieces on top of vegetables.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn. Fresh corn will have a sweeter flavor and more tender kernels than frozen or canned corn.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy. Crispy bacon will add a delicious smoky flavor to the corn.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the corn. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the corn from cooking evenly.
- Season the corn with salt and pepper to taste. Salt and pepper will help to enhance the flavor of the corn.
- Serve the corn immediately. Fried corn is best served hot and fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Fried corn with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh corn, and it is also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give fried corn with bacon a try. You won't be disappointed!
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