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    Published: Jul 1, 2019 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Fried Corn With Bacon

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    Fried Corn with bacon and sweet bell peppers is a delicious and colorful side dish that can be made indoors, or outside on the grill. It's a delicious dish that will please just about everyone!

    Closeup photo of fried corn with bacon in a cast iron pot.

    I'm actually hedging with this one a little bit because this fried corn isn't actually "fried."

    What it is is deeply sauteed in olive oil and butter. Is it so wrong?!! LOL

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Fried Corn with Bacon is available at the end of this post. 

    Photo collage of fried corn with bacon in a cast iron pan.

    The ingredient list;

    • Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
    • Bacon
    • Red Bell Pepper
    • Green Bell Pepper
    • Olive Oil
    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Salt and Pepper

    Why this recipe for fried corn works.

    You get all the summertime freshness of everyone's favorite veggie, corn on the cob, but none of the stick-between-your-teeth-somebody-hand-me-a-toothpick annoyance of biting those little golden kernels directly off the cob.

    Fried Corn with bacon and sweet bell peppers is a delicious and colorful side dish that can be made indoors, or outside on the grill. It's a delicious dish that will please just about everyone!

    Check out my latest and greatest Kudos Kitchen tasty BBQ side dishes recipe roundup.

    If I'm not using fresh corn on the cob to make fried corn, what is the preparation method?

    If using canned corn, make sure to drain the corn thoroughly.

    If using frozen corn, make sure to thaw, and then drain the corn thoroughly.

    What is the easiest way to remove the husks from corn on the cob?

    What is the easiest way to remove the kernels from fresh corn on the cob?

    Can fried corn with bacon be made in advance?

    YES!!

    I was making this one (pictured in the post) for a crowd, so I made it a day in advance and refrigerated it until it was time to reheat and serve.

    Once ready to serve, I added it directly to the grill to reheat on medium/low until it was heated through, approximately 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    However, you can reheat it on top of the stovetop, or in the oven if you prefer.

    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Fried Corn with Bacon and Sweet Bell Peppers. 

    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post. Thank you so much!

    A cast iron pot of fried corn on an outdoor grill.

    Fried Corn with Bacon and Sweet Bell Peppers

    Renee Goerger
    Fried Corn with Bacon and sweet bell peppers is a delicious and colorful side dish that can be made indoors, or outside on the grill. It's a delicious dish that will please just about everyone!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Vegetable - Side Dish
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 332 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups sweet corn kernels removed from cobs, or canned (drained), or frozen (thawed)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and finely diced
    • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and finely diced
    • ¾ pound bacon cooked, drained, and crumbled or cut
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a large, high sided stock pot and using a sharp chef's knife, slice the kernels
      off the cob and directly into the stock pot. *Note - I used a small bowl to
      prop up the ears of corn on as I sliced the kernels right into the pot with no
      muss and no fuss.*




    • Add the olive oil and the butter into the pot with the corn and cook over
      medium/high heat for about 5 minutes.





    • Add the diced bell peppers and the garlic to the pot. Stir and continue to cook over
      medium/high heat for an additional 5 or so minutes, stirring occasionally.





    • Add in the cooked and crumbled bacon and the salt and pepper.



    • Decrease the heat to medium/low for approximately 3-5 minutes.



    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's BBQ side dish recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

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    1. kellypea says

      May 24, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      We love fried corn! I'll have to try it with bacon now.

      Reply
    2. Megans Cookin says

      July 19, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      It seems I've been cutting a lot of corn off the cob and I love your little cup trick! I can see it would really help. Now I want to go get some corn!

      Reply
    3. Suzanne says

      July 17, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      Love this, corn is my favorite. I have to use your method to de kernel the corn, Brilliant.

      Reply
    4. Paula says

      July 17, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      I bet this went over great with your guests! Great recipe idea Renee.

      Reply

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