Skillet Corn With Jalapenos And Bacon

Spice up tonight’s side dish with this quick and easy Skillet Corn With Jalapenos And Bacon recipe!

No matter if it’s a chicken, pork or seafood entree, this skillet fried corn makes the perfect addition to any meal. Using simple ingredients that are easy to prepare, this recipe will be hot and ready in just 15 minutes.

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Skillet Fried Corn

  • The spice is right! No more boring side dishes at the dinner table. Using ingredients that are full of flavor, a side of corn will never be the same.
  • You can easily modify this recipe! Use fresh, canned or even frozen corn, add more or less jalapeno depending on the degree of heat desired, or add in other favorite veggies or aromatics to suit anyone’s personal preferences. Why not add some sausage or chicken to the pan for a hearty entree style dish.
  • Fried corn makes a delicious side along with so many dishes! Try it with sausage, chicken, beef or pork. My family loves it with pierogi casserole or chicken enchiladas.
ingredients to make Skillet Corn with jalapeno and bacon in bowls in a cast iron skillet

Skillet Fried Corn Ingredients

Corn – Fresh is always best, but if you don’t have access to a corn field brimming with golden corn, then use frozen or canned corn. No matter what, fried corn is always delicious! Add a bit of butter for a creamy and rich flavor that will bring out the delicious sweetness of the corn.

Bacon – Everybody loves bacon! It adds a salty and savory touch to this simple side dish. Use different types of bacon, like maple or smoked, for different flavor profiles.

Jalapenos – Use the whole jalapeno, seeds and all, if you want to crank up the heat. Or remove the seeds entirely for delicious flavor without the heat. The best part of being the chef is the ability to please your own taste buds!

Skillet Corn With Jalapeno And Bacon stirred in a cast iron skillet

Other Tasty Additions!

Try different flavor combinations to satisfy any craving!

  • Add diced bell peppers and onions for a colorful and tasty side!
  • Try a blend of your favorite garden herbs like parsley, thyme, dill or rosemary.
  • Crumbled feta or cojita along with a drizzle of lime and chopped cilantro would make a tasty south of the border inspired side dish.

How To Make Skillet Corn

This side dish could not be more simple. Using a cast iron skillet is best, but any heavy skillet will do.

  1. Gather all ingredients
  2. Fry bacon until crisp and remove.
  3. Add corn and jalapeno.
  4. Add butter and seasoning.
Skillet Corn With Jalapeno And Bacon on a wooden spoon

I hope you have success making this jalapeno bacon skillet corn recipe! Keep it close at hand this summer and make it on the bbq!

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Skillet Corn With Jalapeno And Bacon served with farmers sausage on a white plate, with a cast iron skillet in the background.
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Skillet Corn With Jalapenos And Bacon

Servings 4 servings
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
This Skillet Corn recipe makes a quick and easy side dish that is so tasty.

Equipment

  • cast iron pan (or other heavy saute pan)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • ½ jalapeno diced (use seeds or remove, depending on the level of spice desired)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in cast iron pan for about 5 minutes. Bacon should be slightly crisp.
  • Add butter, corn and jalapeno.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes until corn is cooked and flavors have blended.
  • Season to taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh, frozen or canned corn.
  • For a spicier side dish, add the jalapeno and seeds. To make it more mild, do not add the seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

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