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white bowl filled with corn, diced bell pepper and pieces of crispy bacon.
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5 from 3 votes

Sauteed Corn with Bacon

Fresh corn sautéed with bacon, bell peppers and fresh herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn side dish, fried corn, corn and bacon
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: A Gouda Life

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels 3-4 ears of corn depending on size
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced (any color)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-5 leaves fresh basil sliced to ribbons

Instructions

  • Chop the bacon into small pieces then cook over medium to medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
  • Cut the kernels off the cob, dice the bell pepper then add to the skillet.
  • Season with salt and pepper then sauté over medium to medium-high heat 4 minutes or until the corn is tender with a few brown kernels. Fold in the bacon and basil, blending everything together.