This Easy Fried Frozen Corn is a quick, comforting side dish that turns everyday frozen corn into something special. Using a simple stovetop method, you'll learn how to cook frozen corn kernels so they're perfectly cooked frozen corn with golden edges and rich flavor.
Inspired by southern fried corn, this recipe shows how to make fried corn that tastes homemade without any extra fuss.
Perfect for busy nights, this fried frozen corn pairs beautifully with weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or classic comfort food plates. It's a reliable corn side dish recipe that delivers buttery, pan fried goodness every time and answers exactly how to make frozen corn taste good.
If you're looking for the best southern fried corn using frozen corn, this easy method is one you'll come back to again and again.
If you are looking for more easy side dishes you might also enjoy my Cheesy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, this Black Beans and Corn Salad, my Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad, this Southwestern Style Coleslaw or my Crispy Garlic and Rosemary Smashed Potatoes recipes.
You can find my side dishes here: Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
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Instructions
In a frying pan or skillet over medium heat add the butter. Heat the butter until melted and starting to bubble. Add the onions and stir occasionally until the onions are starting to brown.
Add the garlic and heat for 1 minute.
Carefully add the frozen corn, pimentos, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until the corn is done, about 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Red Bell Pepper - instead of pimentos finely dice a red bell pepper and cook along with the onions
- White Onion - white onions can replace the yellow onion
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables - the corn can be replaced with a 12 ounce bag of mixed vegetables
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Easy Fried Frozen Corn
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This recipe for easy fried frozen corn is a delicious side dish. It's simple to make in a skillet with butter, onions, garlic and frozen corn. This pan roasted corn is perfect for Thanksgiving or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag Frozen Corn
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 4 ounce jar Pimientos, drained
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
In a frying pan or skillet over medium heat add the butter. Heat the butter until melted and starting to bubble. Add the onions and stir occasionally until the onions are starting to brown.
Add the garlic and heat for 1 minute.
Carefully add the frozen corn, pimentos, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until the corn is done, about 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetables
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Storage
Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze this side dish in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 1 month. To reheat either heat in a frying pan over medium low heat or in the microwave with a damp paper towel over the top for 2-3 minutes.
FAQ
No. You can add the frozen corn right of the freezer to this recipe. Just be careful adding the frozen vegetable to hot butter that you don't get splashed with the sizzling.
I would not use canned corn for this recipe. It can get mushy and over cooked easily. It is best to use frozen corn when you're making fried corn.
Elaine says
Can you mix a little flour and milk mixture to it?
smallfarmbiglife says
Hi Elaine. Great name! I suppose you could add a flour and milk mixture if you wanted to have a sauce with this recipe, but it might not have much flavor. I have a crockpot recipe for creamed corn that you might like better. It would already be thickened for you. I hope that helps. ~Elaine