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    Home » Side Dishes

    Easy Skillet Corn with Peppers

    LAST UPDATED: May 10, 2021 PUBLISHED: May 10, 2021 By Pam Greer 6 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Skillet corn sautéed in butter with green peppers is the easy side dish you'll want to make all year long!

    Make it in the summer with fresh corn on the cob, or use frozen or canned for the rest of the year.

    Ready in just five minutes it's the perfect side dish!

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    Corn and green peppers in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.

    Classic Southern side dish.

    I hesitated to post this super simple, but super delicious side dish on the blog. I mean it's got only 3 ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes.

    But then I remembered my Skillet Fried Potatoes. I also hesitated with those. A childhood favorite that I've been making all my life. Turned out to be one of the most popular posts!

    Everyone loves corn.

    I understand that broccoli may not be a beloved vegetable, but have those people tried my Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad?

    And yes, asparagus may be an acquired taste, but again, perhaps those people haven't tried Parmesan Roasted Asparagus?

    But corn... everyone loves corn. From toddlers to adults, I don't think I've ever met anyone that didn't love corn.

    Ingredients

    Corn on the cob, green bell pepper and butter.

    Consider this recipe a base recipe. As it is made, it is only 3 ingredients (I didn't count salt and pepper.)

    • Corn - I used fresh corn that I got from my CSA (these photos are from last summer, that's how behind I am!) While I love fresh corn side dishes, this is also delicious when made with frozen corn or drained can corn.
    • Green bell pepper - you can use red, yellow or orange. I find green so much easier to find (and cheaper) so that is what I usually use.
    • Butter - yes, you could use olive oil. But butter and corn are a match made in heaven!

    Variations

    This recipe is so easy to make your own. You could add:

    • Onions
    • Hot Peppers
    • Honey (even hot honey)
    • Sugar
    • Bacon Fat - instead of butter.
    • Garlic

    Step by Step Instructions

    Photo collage showing corn being taken off the cob and butter melting in a cast iron skillet.

    If using fresh corn, stand the corn on it's end and use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the corn. I like to do it on a dish towel, it keeps the kernels from going every where!

    Dice the green bell peppers, I like to dice them small, so that they are roughly around the size of the corn.

    Melt the butter in a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat.

    Photo collage showing green bell peppers and corn in a cast iron skillet.

    When the butter has stopped foaming (this is your clue that it is hot enough to start sautéing) add the green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.

    Add corn to the bell peppers and stir to combine, season with salt and pepper.

    Cook stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes. I prefer my corn cooked about 5 minutes, if you want it softer, cook for the longer time.

    Taste and adjust the seasonings.

    Corn with green bell peppers in a cast iron skillet.

    This is the perfect summer side dish, though with frozen corn or canned corn you could make it all summer long.

    I have even made it on the grill and on my smoker!

    Serve this with:

    • Mojo Smoked Chicken Thighs
    • Grilled Pork Chops
    • Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
    • Oven Fried Buttermilk Chicken

    More corn recipes:

    • Zucchini, Corn and Bean Salad
    • Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
    • Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous Salad
    • Chile-Rubbed Salmon with Toasted Corn Vinaigrette

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    **As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cast iron skillet with corn and green peppers.
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    5 from 5 votes

    Skillet Corn with Peppers

    Only 3 ingredients and ready in about 10 minutes, you'll love this easy corn side dish!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 153kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups corn preferably fresh from the cob
    • 1 green bell pepper
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • If using fresh corn, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen, no need to thaw, just add a few more minutes to the cooking time. If using canned, drain the corn.
    • Dice the green bell peppers, a small dice just slightly bigger than the corn.
    • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
    • When the butter stops foaming, add the bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the corn, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.

    Notes

    Variations:
    • Onions
    • Hot Peppers
    • Honey (even hot honey)
    • Sugar
    • Bacon Fat - instead of butter.
    • Garlic

    Equipment

    Cast Iron Skillet

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jen says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Love how sometimes the simplest dishes offer the most flavor. Loved this and so easy to add to almost any main dish for dinner.

      Reply
    2. Diana says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make and super delicious. This is a go-to for summer corn harvest for sure!

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I'm happy to have a new easy veggie side dish for my family. It's great with frozen corn, but I can't wait to try it with fresh summer corn!

      Reply
    4. Michelle says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      So simple and tasty, love it as a side dish! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Claudia says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      We are a huge fan of corn and this was super delicious and tasty and the whole family enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 10, 2021 at 9:34 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply

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