Sauteed Corn with Bacon

Fresh Corn Sauteed with Bacon and Fresh Herbs.

Ahhhh….the flavors of summer! Finally ripe corn is available in the stores! During the winter days I long for fresh produce. Fresh produce that is really in season and at its prime. Now that it is summer, I am in heaven!

This summer seems to be busier than ever. I feel like I run into town a couple of times a day taking the kids to drivers ed, soccer practice, cheer practice, orthodontic appointments and 4H events. Last week a new sign was installed on our highway.

The sign is near the lake and just before a bridge crossing an inlet that dumps into the lake.

Here’s the thing though….I have driven this road for over 12 years, back and forth every day and I have never….NEVER seen a turtle! EVER!!! Not only have I not seen a turtle crossing the road, but I’ve never seen any sign of a turtle that tried to cross the road and didn’t make it!

I’ve seen lots of moose, deer, coyote and even a bear in this spot, but never a turtle!

So why is this sign here? Who campaigned to have a Turtle Crossing sign installed? And what am I to do if I actually do spy a turtle crossing the road? Should I wait until it’s all the way across the road? Maybe I’ll have to ask the boys since they are the ones currently taking driver’s ed. Those driving teachers should know the answer!

Luckily I’m not the one who makes the decisions about what signs go where. I make the decisions about what we are having for dinner!

This Sauteed Corn with Bacon is what’s on the menu….all summer long! Or at least while there is fresh corn available.

This corn dish is perfect served alongside Grilled Chicken, Grilled Flank Steak or Pan Fried Walleye.

Use Fresh Ingredients

Please don’t skimp on freshness in this dish. You will want fresh corn on the cob, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It’s just not the same without fresh.

How do I get corn off the cob?

I use a sharp knife and run the knife along the top side of the cob while hold the cob up at a slight angle. Then rotate the cob and repeat. Here’s  great step by step directions. 

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Sauteed Corn with Bacon

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Fresh corn sauteed with bacon and fresh herbs.

Course: Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine: American

Keyword: corn with bacon, fresh corn recipes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 102 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 4 Slices Bacon
• 3 Ears Fresh Corn
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 whole Cloves Garlic Crushed
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh oregano chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cut bacon into small pieces. Cook until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. 

2. Cut corn off cobs.

3. In a saute pan over medium low heat, add butter, olive oil and garlic. 

4. When butter has melted, add corn. Saute for 3-5 minutes until corn has been heated through. Stir in bacon.

5. Turn off heat.  With heat off, squeeze lemon over corn mixture. Stir in parsley and oregano and cream.

6. Add salt and pepper. 

7. Let sit for 2-3 minutes with heat off so the juices of the corn start to release. Stir and serve. 

8. Garnish with additional bacon and fresh parsley, if desired. 

Nutrition Facts

Sauteed Corn with Bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 14mg 5%

Sodium 211mg 9%

Potassium 41mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2.3%

Vitamin C 6.9%

Calcium 0.2%

Iron 0.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.