Cajun Skillet Corn
Cajun fried corn is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that combines a savory blend of sweet corn, honey, and bold Cajun seasonings for a unique and delicious flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 334kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz butter (½ stick)
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 24 oz corn frozen
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed or softened to room temp
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup Parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large 12" cast iron or enameled skillet, melt the butter on medium high heat.4 oz butter
- After the butter has melted, stir in the honey.2 tablespoon honey
- Add the frozen (or fresh) corn niblets to the skillet and saute on medium heat for 6 minutes.24 oz corn
- Add the cream cheese and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir so that the cream cheese is blended in with the corn as it melts.4 oz cream cheese
- Add your favorite Cajun or Creole spice blend to the skillet of corn.1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with some chopped parsley before serving.1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup Parsley
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Notes
- You can use our recipe for Cajun spice blend to make your own, the benefit being that you can regulate the heat in your Cajun spice seasoning.
- You can make this Cajun corn recipe without any cream cheese if you prefer also!
- Sliced green onion, diced red bell pepper, and cooked sausage crumbles, are delicious add in's when making this Cajun corn recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg