Description
A delicious and easy sauté combining fresh corn and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Remove the corn kernels from the cob. Set aside.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and parsley.
- Cook the Bacon:
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sauté the Onions:
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon fat.
- Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Cook the Corn:
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet.
- Stir in the unsalted butter.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly browned.
- Combine and Season:
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and mix it with the corn and onions.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a bright garnish.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Freshness: Use fresh corn for best flavor, but frozen corn can be a substitute in a pinch.
- Crispiness: For extra crunchy bacon, fry the pieces separately first and adjust the cook time based on your crispy preference.
- Herbs: Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or basil for additional flavor.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg