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Sautéed Corn with Bacon and Scallions

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
4 cups fresh (from 7 to 8 ears) or frozen (unthawed) corn kernels
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes
2 to 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add corn; season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until corn is just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in scallions, and serve.

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