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Sweet Corn and Bacon Salad

Marybeth Feutz
This Sweet Corn and Bacon Salad recipe will be a big hit - and it's a fun way to enjoy the summery taste of sweet corn all year long!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 16- ounce package frozen corn; OR 2 cans of corn drained; OR 4 cups (about 8 ears) of freshly cut kernels
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dried thyme leaves to taste
  • 4-5 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, saute bacon and onion over medium-low heat until bacon starts to get crisp (about 10 minutes). Remove bacon and onion and set aside. Discard most of the bacon drippings; leave about 1 Tablespoon (enough to coat the bottom of the pan).
  • Add corn and seasonings to drippings in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is heated through and any moisture is cooked out.
  • Return bacon and onion to the skillet, add green onions. Mix well.
  • Garnish with extra green onions.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold.
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