Applewood smoked bacon combined with corn and green onions gives you just the twist you need to make a simple dish extra delicious.
It’s about this time of year when everyone is tired of comfort food and looking for fresh and light. While we’re waitng for those delicious Spring veggies to arrive you can brighten up some simple frozen corn with this recipe. The kids will love the addition of bacon!
I went to a butcher shop to purchase just a few slices of applewood smoked bacon for this because I wanted a good quality to ensure there was not a lot of fat in the pan when I added the corn for a quick saute. It’s that simple!
You definitely want to go organic and check for GMO labeling when buying corn or any corn-containing products — since aside from having other problems, GMO corn doesn’t contain the same level of beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Organic corn is a vitamin C and magnesium rich-food and contains certain B vitamins and potassium. It also supplies a good dose of two antioxidants linked to eye and skin health called zeaxanthin and lutein. (source)
I found this recipe on Martha Stewart and when I originally decided to do it I was unsure of how it would taste but I gobbled this thing up the minute I finished shooting it! The addition of a wee bit of crushed red pepper flakes guaranteed that I will be making this again very soon. Cheers!
Sauteed Corn, Bacon and Green Onions
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch strips I used good quality applewood smoked bacon)
- 4 cups corn kernels
- Coarse salt and ground black pepper
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 2 to 3 scallions, (green onions) sliced
Instructions
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add corn kernels; season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until corn is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart
17 Comments
Debbie Harris
February 2, 2017 at 9:36 amHello sweet Robyn!
Well if this doesn’t look like a winner! This is something you can whip up on those nights you forgot to plan dinner. With just my husband and I home alone these days, we tend to eat on the lighter and easy side.
Thanks for the tip on buying organic corn. 🙂
Have a terrific day sweet lady ♡
Robyn
February 2, 2017 at 11:19 amHi there, Debbie!
This is such a fun little dish – I hope you try it 🙂 I have a feeling you still have a lot of snow where you are, just like us. I’m ready for it to be gone, lol.
How are you?? I’ve missed our chatty emails and I’d love the chance to catch up with you. How can we do that?
Lots of love to you, friend. oxox
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blair @ The Seasoned Mom
February 2, 2017 at 10:46 amAdd some lima beans and it’s a Southern succotash! Such a delicious, classic side dish. Looks great, Robyn!
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Robyn
February 2, 2017 at 11:21 amYou know, I’ve only made succotash once, Blair, and it was for the ebook! I absolutely loved it and I forgot how about the similarities. Getting old! lol
Ohhh…I have to check out your bourbon bites!
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sue | theviewfromgreatisland
February 2, 2017 at 11:14 amHaha, I can just picture you digging into this right after your last shot, I do the same with my favorite recipes ~ this one looks so good to me, how can you go wrong with corn and bacon?
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Robyn
February 2, 2017 at 11:22 amHaha, Sue! I’ve sometimes not even made it through the photo shoot before I’m taking nibbles out of the dish! I love a simple delicious dish 🙂
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Anita Rivera
February 2, 2017 at 5:03 pmHello dear, dear friend! I sure miss you….we need to speak some time soon! OK, is this not a stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food dream? And made with great ingredients with a touch of sweet bacon. Love it.
I hope you’re well!
Robyn
February 4, 2017 at 7:05 amI would love that, Anita. I think I will actually have some breathing room this week so let’s schedule a time!
The bacon and corn combo is yummy – I had never tried it before !
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Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
February 2, 2017 at 5:40 pmSimply perfect! Love corn and bacon together. What a great dish 🙂
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Robyn
February 4, 2017 at 7:07 amI rarely eat corn in the winter but the bacon certainly inspires me to have more! Thanks, Jennifer.
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Chris Scheuer
February 2, 2017 at 6:03 pmWhat a delicious combination Robyn. Applewood bacon makes everything better. I would have gobbled it up too!
Robyn
February 4, 2017 at 7:08 amLOL, I can’t wait to make it again, Chris! Just saw your FB – so glad to see one of your followers made it 🙂
Have a fabulous weekend!
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
February 3, 2017 at 8:01 amI am so ready for spring vegetables too! This would make everybody in our family very happy – especially with that little bit of crushed red pepper, and the bacon would be a favorite too, of course. I know I would have gobbled it up before loading my photos. Have a terrific weekend Robyn!
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Robyn
February 4, 2017 at 7:12 amOne of the best bonuses of being a food blogger is that we get to eat our product!
I remember last year you were always a few weeks ahead of me with your veggies so no doubt I’ll be jealous again this year when you’re bringing back berries from the farm in May and I have to wait till June and July! We’re so lucky to have fabulous farms nearby though, aren’t we?!
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Anita Rivera
February 4, 2017 at 8:04 amGood morning dear one! I had never eaten that combination before either but I would imagine that two great flavors equal an explosion of TASTE and happiness!!!!
Marla
February 5, 2017 at 9:55 amHI Robyn,
I don’t think that most foods that are genetically modified the nutrition has been compromised – some more than others. We only buy organic corn which my husband loves and I do believe he would love this dish – so I am going to print it and make it for him. Thanks so much for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Bam's Kitchen
February 7, 2017 at 9:17 pmLove the combination of the bacon and the sweet corn. I can’t wait for the farmer markets to open again to get some sweet tri-colored sweet corn. In Asia, did you know that they put corn on pizzas? 🙂 Thanks for giving corn a much better come back recipe.
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