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Southern Fried Corn

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 tbs unsalted sweet cream butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ Cup heavy cream
  • OPTIONAL: 1 jalapeno pepper - seeded spine removed and chopped very small.
  • OPTIONAL: Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cut the kernels of corn from the ear - carefully.
  2. Melt the butter over medium heat in a frying pan. Add the corn kernels to the melted butter in the hot pan. Add salt and pepper.
  3. Allow the corn to cook until it starts to brown slightly - about 10 minutes. - stir every minute or so. If you are using the optional jalapeno - add that now as well.
  4. Add the cream and stir.
  5. When the cream is mixed in well, remove from the heat. Allow to rest for a few minutes and then serve warm. Garnish with Cilantro.

Notes

  • Substitutions?  Of course...
  • Cream - sub milk, whole milk or half and half. 
  • Butter - sub margarine, bacon grease, vegetable oil or olive oil.
  • Corn on the cob - substitute canned corn but be sure to drain very well. 
  • Add other ingredients?  Sure add any of these, mix and match, jalapenos, onion, bacon, ham, okra, tomatoes.... get creative! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 311mg (13%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 564IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 564IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.