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Flavorful fried corn is filled with bacon and peppers. It’s a perfect pairing for spring and summer meals and comes together in under 30 minutes!
This fried corn is BBQ-perfect and would taste great paired with Country Style Pork Ribs, Hamburgers, or Hot Dogs.
Love us Some Veggies!
We love a good side, especially when those sides are fried!
Fried corn is a unique dish, popular in the south, that is PACKED with flavor and will quickly become a favorite. It’s one we love to make as a BBQ side that is simple and yummy.
Why we love it:
- We love bacon. Not only are there bacon crumbles, but so much flavor is included when you sauté the corn and peppers in the bacon drippings.
- Colorful. With red, yellow, and green vegetables, this salad is as colorful as it is tasty.
- Southern flair. The flavors make a tasty side to pair with Fried Chicken, Pork Chops, and some collard greens.
Just a Few Ingredients
- bacon – thin or thick cut
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- frozen corn – or use about 5 cups of fresh corn
- salt and black pepper
How to Make Fried Corn
- BACON. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until browned, but still soft (about 7 minutes). Keep 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet (if not, you can use butter).
- VEGGIES. Add bell peppers and cook until the corn kernels are tender about 5-7 minutes.
- CORN. Reduce heat to low and stir in corn. Cook until tender (about 12-14 minutes).
- SERVE. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Recipe Tips
- Add vegetables. Add green onions, jalapeños, or fresh tomatoes.
- Corn shucking. Use 6-7 cobs of sweet corn. Remove the husks and silk strands, then use a sharp knife to cut the corn off the cob.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Chives, parsley, basil, or thyme.
- Sweetener. Add a little sugar or maple syrup to add a sweet contrast to the salty bacon.
Storage Info
- Make ahead of time. Prepare the different ingredients a day ahead of time and keep them in separate containers in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook the dish.
- STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Reheat your southern fried corn in a cast iron skillet to keep everything crisp, or use the microwave.
For More BBQ Sides:
Fried Corn Recipe
Flavorful fried corn is filled with bacon and flavor. It's a perfect pairing to your favorites and comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen corn
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until browned, but still soft (about 7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in corn. Cook until tender (about 12-14 minutes).
- Salt and pepper, to taste.
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Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 146mg, Potassium: 73mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 269IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Many of my frequently used recipes require cooked and crumbled bacon. I buy thin sliced bacon, then use scissors to cut it up. I freeze the pieces in a zip bag. When I need some for a recipe I cook up the amount I need from frozen. After cooking it is already in crumbles.
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