Festive Corn ‘n’ Broccoli

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022
This recipe is delicious and versatile. I often substitute a tablespoon of minced fresh basil for the dried, and two to three ears of sweet corn (about a cup cut fresh from the cob) for the Mexicorn. —Lucile Throgmorton, Clovis, New Mexico
Festive Corn 'n' Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 can (7 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the broccoli, corn and butter; cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in the basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 135 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.