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Creamy Skillet Corn. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor. And Bacon. Yup. This is what side dishes aspire to be.
It’s cool, we are comfortable enough now can have that moment together where we sit back and admit that every now and then dinner is downright lazy. Sure, slow smoked ribs may be a 24 hour affair. Sausage making an afternoon spent grinding meat. And, we’ll never forget those hours spent making sure all the mops, rubs, and cuts are just perfect. So once in a while, it’s all good if the side dish is simple and easy.
Especially if it’s packed with this kind of flavor.
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Creamy Skillet Corn
Ingredients
- 5 strips bacon cut into 1/2" strips
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- dash red pepper flakes
- 4 wedges Queso Fresco & Chipotle or 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 - 5 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 scallions diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Wipe the pan with a paper towel, but leave a little bit of bacon grease still in the pan. We're going for flavor here.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallot. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add corn, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the cheese and crema. Stir until cheese has melted and everything is creamy and smooth.
- Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir in the scallions. Serve.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I so rarely think about side dishes when I cook for myself. It’s enough effort for me to cook dinner let alone something to go with it haha. But I would totally make an exception for this corn/. It looks wonderful.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
I’m all about easy on the chef these days, especially leading up to school getting out. If I can make it to June without a homicide in the family, we’ll be doing great. This corn could very well be a life saver.
Kita says
I won’t lie, this comment cracked me up for a solid 5 minutes… I wish you the best of luck 😉
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Funny comments….I remember those. ::sigh::
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
I think side dishes make the meal, maybe because of my asian heritage. I swear corn is still the ultimate childhood delight (and still to this day). I used to eat creamed corn straight out of the can as a teenager. Good thing this is not in can I would eat it all the time! This looks great.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I am the worst when it comes to side dishes and planning ahead. I’m all like “Hey here’s some chicken!” Oh and a piece of bread…
Kita says
lol. On a piece of bread totally got me ;D
Brittany says
This looks super yummy! How many people would this serve as a side?
Kita says
Not sure exactly, but I would guess at least 4 with a healthy dinner. Enjoy!