Description
This Fried Corn With Bacon recipe combines sweet corn kernels caramelized to golden perfection with smoky, crispy bacon for a deliciously savory-sweet side dish. Enhanced with sautéed onions, a touch of sugar, and fresh chives, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for adding a flavorful pop to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped (red onion recommended for color)
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Place the bacon slices in a large pan over medium-high heat. Let them cook, turning occasionally, until they become crispy and browned, about 7-10 minutes. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon onto paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Sauté the onion: Carefully drain off most of the bacon grease from the pan, leaving about one tablespoon behind for flavor. Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add the corn mixture: Stir in the corn kernels along with the sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the corn is golden and caramelized around the edges, enhancing its natural sweetness.
- Combine and serve: Crumble the crispy bacon back into the pan and gently mix everything together. Sprinkle the fresh chopped chives on top for added flavor and color. Serve the fried corn warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Fresh corn works best for this recipe, but frozen corn can be used if thawed and drained.
- Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of your corn.
- To make the dish less salty, reduce the amount of added salt since bacon already contains salt.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper during cooking.
- This side pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as part of a brunch spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fried corn, bacon recipe, sweet corn side dish, savory corn, caramelized corn, easy side dish, bacon and corn
