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Fried Corn
Fresh corn kernels are scraped off the cob, then fried in a buttery bacon mixture for the absolute best corn you will ever taste!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels scraped off the cob (about 6 ears)
- fresh chives, parsley use as garnish if desired
- 4 lices thick cut bacon diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the diced bacon into a large heavy-duty skillet or cast iron pan and cook medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon pieces from the pan and set on a paper towel to drain.
- Drain the bacon grease from the pan, leaving 1-2 tablespoons remaining in the pan.
- Heat the grease and the butter over medium-low heat until foamy.
- Add the fresh corn kernels in an even layer.
- Fry the corn, stirring occasionally.
- If needed lower the heat if necessary to keep the butter and the corn from burning
- Fry until the corn is light golden in places, about 13-15 minutes. Add in the cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and if desired, the sugar to sweeten it a bit.
- Garnish with fresh minced chives or freshly minced parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Sugar is optional but if you are person that likes sweet cornbread, you will probably like it in this dish!
- If desired you can leave out the bacon!
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.