Texas Two Step Corn Medley
Bursting with vibrant flavors and a touch of smoky spice, the Texas Two Step Corn Medley is a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet corn kernels with crispy bacon, sautéed bell peppers, jalapeño, and aromatic onion and garlic, all seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin for a Southwest-inspired flair. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro, this dish offers the perfect balance of savory, smoky, and zesty flavors. Whether you’re grilling up BBQ favorites or hosting a casual dinner, this 35-minute medley is sure to steal the spotlight. Serve it warm and let the bold Tex-Mex flavors shine! Keywords: Texas Two Step Corn Medley, corn side dish, Tex-Mex recipe, easy corn recipe, skillet corn medley.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
Instructions
Dice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
While the bacon is cooking, dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeño, and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic.
Add the butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings and let it melt over medium heat.
Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the diced red and green bell peppers and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender.
Stir in the corn kernels, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn is heated through and slightly caramelized.
Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and stir to combine evenly.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
Juice the lime over the medley just before serving for a bright, zesty finish. Toss gently to mix.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2277 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3375 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
