Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Fried Corn with Bacon
Fried Corn with Bacon is made with bacon, corn kernels, and onion.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
3. Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
bacon (diced)
In the method: Place the bacon in a large pan.
onion (finely diced)
In the method: Add the onion to the bacon grease.
corn kernels
In the method: Add the corn, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 slices bacon (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/3 cup onion (finely diced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cups corn kernelsIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon sugarIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons chives (sliced)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Top with chives and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Place the bacon in a large pan.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn starts to caramelize and brown on the edges.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
You can use fresh corn, or thawed from frozen corn for this recipe. I don’t recommend using canned corn as the texture is softer and it contains added sodium. Use kitchen shears to make cutting the bacon go a little faster! No chives on hand? You can also use green onions, parsley or fresh thyme.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.