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Take canned corn to a new level with this easy and flavorful canned corn recipe! This recipe makes getting your veggies in tasty!
Canned corn is a cheap way to get vegetables into your diet when the budget doesn’t allow for fresh. But not everyone enjoys the taste of canned corn, or they get tired of it because there is no flavor added.
This canned corn recipe will change your entire perspective of this side dish. Canned corn with peppers and bacon might begin making a regular appearance on your meal plan. You can make canned corn into an easy and flavorful dish that the entire family loves!
This sauteed corn recipe uses chopped cooked bacon, a minced red pepper, and minced onion, so you just know that it’s going to have an almost southern or Mexican-inspired flavor profile. The crunchy, salty bacon melding with the sweet, crisp corn and soft, sweet peppers and onions make this dish one that covers all of the best flavor profiles in each bite.
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Ingredients
- Bacon strips
- Red pepper
- Onion
- Canned corn
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Canned Corn Recipe with Peppers and Bacon
- Canned corn recipes are pretty easy to make and prepare. This one is no different, simply cook the bacon in a pan, and drain almost all of the bacon grease when you’re done.
- Add in your onions and peppers, cooking until the onions are soft.
- Then drain half of the liquid from the can of corn and add the remaining corn and liquid into the pan cooking until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the bacon back into the pan and stir to combine.
Variations for Sauteed Corn
A creative idea is taking this recipe and adding in a little Tajin, sour cream, and cotija cheese to make it taste like Mexican street corn. Of course, you can also just eat it as is, because the flavors are great!
Recipe Tips for Canned Corn with Peppers
- This recipe is great for serving up with any meal but would be best served at dinner alongside some comfort meals like chicken or shredded pork roast.
- You can keep the leftovers from this recipe (assuming that there are any) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days. Just reheat again before serving.
- You do not have to rinse the corn before using. Just drain half the liquid and you’re good to go! This makes the process even easier.
Is canned corn better than frozen or fresh?
Having cans of corn and other vegetables in your pantry is a great way to keep food on hand for cheap. Canned vegetables often cost significantly less than frozen or fresh, and they can last for years. One is not better than the other – use whatever fits into your day, lifestyle, and budget.
Is canned corn healthy?
While canned corn may contain a little more sodium than fresh or frozen, the nutrients are pretty much the same. This is thanks to the preservation process used while canning the corn when it was fresh.
How much corn is in a 15 oz can?
There are about 1 ½ cups of corn packed into every 15 ounce sized can. This means that if you have fresh or frozen corn on hand and wish to make this recipe, you’re still in luck! Just replace the ½ can of corn liquid with some water instead (about ¼ cup).
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Canned Corn Recipe with Peppers + Bacon
Take canned corn to a new level with this easy and flavorful canned corn recipe! This recipe makes getting your veggies in tasty!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword canned corn recipe, canned corn recipes, canned corn with peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 153kcal
Author Alli
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Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon chopped
- 1/3 cup red pepper minced
- 1/3 cup onion minced, yellow or red
- 1 can corn about 15 ounces
Instructions
In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
Drain bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan.
Add the onions and peppers, cook until translucent.
Drain half of the liquid off of the canned corn.
Add the corn and half the liquid into the pan with the onion and peppers.
Cook until almost all the liquid is evaporated.
Add bacon back into the pan. Stir to combine.
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Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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