Cajun Smothered Corn

Name: Cajun Smothered Corn
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and minced; 1 celery rib, finely minced; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 cup canned tomato, broken up; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and minced
1 celery rib, finely minced
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup canned tomato, broken up
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

1

Put bacon into saucepan, set over medium heat and fry until crisp.
2

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
3

Crumble bacon; set aside.
4

Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic to pan.
5

Saute 3 minutes.
6

Cover pan; cook 5 minutes.
7

Add corn, tomatoes, paprika, basil, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper.
8

Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until corn is heated through and flavors have blended.
9

Add bacon and lime juice.
10

Stir 1 minute; serve.