Fried Corn
Fresh corn cut from the cob and pan-fried with bacon and cream - simple Southern perfection.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
245
Protein
6 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
14 g
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Ingredients
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- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut kernels from corn cobs using a sharp knife.
Scrape cobs with back of knife to get corn 'milk'.
Cook bacon in large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Add butter to bacon drippings in skillet.
Add corn kernels and corn milk to skillet.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Stir in cream and sugar.
Cook 5 more minutes until corn is tender and mixture is creamy.
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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