Southern Skillet Fried Corn
Southern Skillet Fried Corn is a classic side dish made with sweet corn, smoky bacon, peppers, onions, garlic, and bold Cajun seasoning. It is buttery, flavorful, and ready in minutes for the perfect comforting side.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole Kernel Corn
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 6 to 8 slices Bacon
- ½ cup Green Pepper
- ½ cup Onions
- 3 to 4 Garlic Minced
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ cup Green Onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
- Place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, then remove and set aside on a paper towel. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the butter to the skillet with the bacon grease. Once melted, stir in the diced onions, green peppers, and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Pour the whole kernel corn into the skillet. Stir well to coat the corn in the butter and vegetables. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, pepper, crumble the cooked bacon, and Cajun seasoning. Stirring everything together and cook for 8 to 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Recipe Tips
For extra flavor, reserve one tablespoon of the bacon grease before adding the butter. It enhances the smoky taste and helps the corn caramelize beautifully.
