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southern fried corn on a green plate

Southern Fried Corn

This Southern fried corn recipe is rich, buttery, and full of smoky flavor from bacon and fresh corn milk. Learn how to make skillet fried corn the soulful way.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, southern
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 6 Ears of corn shucked with milk reserved
  • 4 strips smoked bacon
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the bacon. Remove and set aside on paper towel lined plate.
  • Add butter to the rendered fat. Once melted add the corn and mix well ensuring all the kernels are coated as much as possible in the fat.
  • Add the seasoning plus corn milk mixing in. Cook stirring occasionally until corn thickens and most of the liquid is gone.

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Notes

  • Use fresh corn in season for best sweetness and natural creaminess
  • Always scrape the cob; corn milk is the secret to real southern fried corn
  • Use cast iron for light caramelization and deeper flavor
  • Let it sit 2–3 minutes before serving so sauce thickens naturally

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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