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Easy Fried Frozen Corn

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.

a white bowl of easy friend frozen corn next to small bowls of salt and pepper.

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

a white bowl of easy fried frozen corn next to small bowls of salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

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

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to thaw corn before cooking?

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.

Can I use canned corn to make fried skillet corn?

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.

Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping

Fall mornings on the farm call for something warm and make ahead. This pumpkin apple baked oatmeal with streusel topping has become one of my favorites. Pumpkin and apple bake together into a dense, cake like casserole with warm spices in every bite. It's finished with a sweet and salty walnut streusel.

It is just as good reheated as it is fresh from the oven, so I like to bake a full pan on Sunday and have breakfast ready to go all week.

Whether you're serving a crowd for brunch or meal prepping for busy mornings, this one covers both.

If you are looking for more breakfast recipes you might also enjoy my Gluten Free Pumpkin Cranberry Breakfast Cookies, this Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, this Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats.

You can find all of my breakfast recipes here: Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

a white casserole dish and two white breakfast bowls of pumpkin apple baked oatmeal with streusel topping.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This pumpkin apple baked oatmeal comes together in one bowl and bakes into a warm, cake like casserole instead of standard stovetop oatmeal. It is easy to make ahead for the week, feeds a crowd, and the streusel topping adds the perfect sweet crunch. There's no special equipment needed.

Tips for the Best Texture

Baked oatmeal should be dense and slightly cake like, not mushy. Bake until the top is golden and the center is set with no jiggle, an extra few minutes goes a long way here. Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking also helps it firm up before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This baked oatmeal is delicious on its own, but a few toppings take it up a notch. Try a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of cold milk poured over a warm serving.

How to Freeze

Let the oatmeal cool completely, then portion it into individual freezer safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the microwave or in a 250 degree oven until warmed through.

Substitutions

Pumpkin Pie Filling - if using pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree omit the cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice in the baked oatmeal
Pecans - replace the walnuts with pecans
Pumpkin Seeds - for a nut free version replace the walnuts with pumpkin seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bake oatmeal in the oven?

Yes! It's really simple to make multiple servings of oatmeal by baking it in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the oatmeal is browned on top and cooked through.

Do you put egg in baked oats?

Yes. The egg will help hold the oatmeal mixture together and give a nice light and fluffy texture to your baked oatmeal.

Why are my baked oats mushy?

This could be because the baked oatmeal didn't cook long enough. If your oats are mushy try baking for 5-8 more minutes. Also, remember to use rolled oats and not quick cooking oatmeal for baked oatmeal.