5.0 from 108 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon diced
- 1/3 cup onion finely diced
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chives sliced
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- You can use fresh corn, or thawed from frozen corn for this recipe. I don't recommend using canned corn as the texture is softer and it contains added sodium.
- Use kitchen shears to make cutting the bacon go a little faster!
- No chives on hand? You can also use green onions, parsley or fresh thyme.
Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.