Fried Corn is a delicious Southern side dish, and this version is much healthier with only a touch of butter and bacon for flavor. Gluten free and can be vegetarian and/or dairy free.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Meme
Ingredients
2slicescenter-cut bacon
4ears corn
1teaspoonbutter
2tablespoonwater
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonsalt
1green onionchopped {optional}
Instructions
Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.
Meanwhile, chop the kernels off the cob {I like to do this slow and on a big cutting board, so the kernels don't fly all over the kitchen. To add extra creaminess to your Fried Corn, use the back of the knife and scrape the cob to get any extra juice out of the cob}.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add water. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with pepper & salt. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and green onions, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
*To make this vegetarian, omit the bacon and use an extra teaspoon of butter.*Use olive oil in place of the butter for a dairy free version.*Makes about 3 cups.