Corn and Bacon Medley

Name: Corn and Bacon Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 bacon strips, chopped; 1 cup whole kernel corn; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste

I CLIPPED this recipe many years ago, and it remains one of our favorites. My husband and I love all the ingredients in it, plus it doesn't require a lot of time to prepare. With a simple green salad, it can make a complete meal. -Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Ingredients

2 bacon strips, chopped
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add corn and onion to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until onion is tender.
Add tomato and basil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add bacon; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 228 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Corn Medley in Reminisce January/February 1997

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jmkasprak

Jul 25, 2015

Delicious and easy sums it up.
bittie629

Jul 5, 2009

This was recipe was very easy to make and it was delicious! The combination between the bacon and the corn along with salt and pepper made this side dish more popular than the main dish!