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Old Corn

:  October/November 2006

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There is no form of corn that a Southerner can't use. This recipe is designed for corn that was picked a few days ago or has otherwise lost some of its sweetness. In the country it's called fried corn, but the corn's really boiled in milk or cream to soften and sweeten it.


Old Corn Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, generous 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears) or 3 cups frozen corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2/3 cup nonfat milk, plus more if needed

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Preparation

  1. Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until crispy, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on a paper towel; discard fat. Heat oil in the same pan over high heat. Add corn and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the corn begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until most of the milk has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add more milk to prevent sticking, a tablespoon at a time, if the liquid boils away before the corn is tender. Remove from the heat. Crumble the bacon into the corn; stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 141 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 5 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 134 mg sodium; 335 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Summer
Fall
Style/Theme
Kid-friendly
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
Southern/Soul
Publication
October/November 2006
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