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Skillet Corn

This Southern-inspired skillet corn recipe is the perfect side that can be quickly made with ingredients at hand.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword corn side dishes, southern side dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 311kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional

Instructions

  • Melt butter (1/4 cup) and bacon fat (2 tablespoons), in a 12-inch cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. When melted and the butter mixture is sizzling, stir in the onion (1/2 cup) and cook, still on medium-high heat, until the onion begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
    Step 2 how to make Southern skillet corn, Saute the onions.
  • Turn the heat to low and add garlic (4 cloves). Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, for about 1 minute.
    Step 3 how to make cast iron skillet corn, Add the garlic.
  • Stir in corn (4 cups), Cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender. Sprinkle with chives (1 tablespoon). Serve.
    Step 4 how to make sauteed skillet corn, Stir in corn, Cajun seasoning, salt & pepper. Cook until the corn is tender.

Notes

  1. Make It Fresh: During the summertime, use fresh corn by cutting off the kernels from each cob.  
  2. Frozen: If using frozen corn, there is no need to thaw the corn first. Just add it to the skillet.
  3. Bacon Is Best: I highly recommend using bacon drippings for a deep smoky flavor.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg