Fried Corn
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Fried Corn

Fresh corn cut from the cob and pan-fried with bacon and cream - simple Southern perfection.

35 min
6 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

14

carbs

28

fiber

3

protein

6

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Ingredients

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  • 6 ears fresh corn
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1

Cut kernels from corn cobs using a sharp knife.

2

Scrape cobs with back of knife to get corn 'milk'.

3

Cook bacon in large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.

4

Add butter to bacon drippings in skillet.

5

Add corn kernels and corn milk to skillet.

6

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

7

Stir in cream and sugar.

8

Cook 5 more minutes until corn is tender and mixture is creamy.

9

Season with salt and pepper, stir in bacon, and garnish with parsley.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't skip scraping the cobs after cutting - that milky liquid adds incredible creamy flavor!

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