Southern Fried Corn Recipe (Skillet Corn)
This southern fried corn is skillet corn that is ready in less than 20 minutes and brings the best of fresh corn to the table.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cobs fresh corn the sweeter the better
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt add more to taste, if desired
- 1 tsp pepper add more to taste, if desired
- 2 strips bacon (optional) with reserved bacon grease
Instructions
- Remove corn from husks and cut corn from cobs.
- Melt butter with garlic in medium skillet.
- Add corn to the skillet.
- Season corn with salt and pepper to taste, using more than 1 tsp of each, if desired.
- Saute corn for 6-7 minutes on medium heat.
- Stir corn and flip.
- Cook corn another 6-7 minutes on medium heat until corn is soft and some bits have a bit of char.
Notes
If you wish to make Southern Fried Corn with Bacon, follow these modifications:
- While shucking and cutting the corn, fry two strips of bacon in a medium skillet.
- When bacon is finished, remove bacon and all grease except for 1 tablespoon or so.
- Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- At this point, add the butter and garlic to the skillet and follow the instructions above.
- Add the bacon back to the pan when you stir the corn midway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg