Description
A delightful dish combining sweet corn and crispy bacon, perfect for summer barbecues and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh corn kernels (about 4-5 ears)
- 4 slices of crispy bacon
- 2 tablespoons of butter or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels, keeping the drippings in the skillet.
- Add butter or oil to the drippings if necessary to maintain about 2 tablespoons of fat.
- Toss in the fresh corn kernels and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and mix back into the skillet with the corn, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with smoked tempeh or mushrooms. Consider adding spices like smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: corn, bacon, summer side, easy recipe, BBQ dish, comfort food