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Sautéed Corn and Onion

A buttery, herby side dish perfect for a pot luck summer BBQ or as part of any meal.
Bowl of sauteed corn and small onion pieces.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
4 cups corn (try frozen, canned and drained, or fresh, cut off the cob)
1 cup chopped onion
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Heat margarine in medium skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet).
  4. Add corn, onion, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
  5. Cook uncovered until onion is tender and corn is heated through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • 1 cup corn (canned and drained, frozen, or fresh cooked).
  • Add chopped bell pepper for more color.

Comments

Sherman Extension used this recipe for the monthly cafeteria taste test at Sherman County School.  Smelled great cooking, fairly good reception by the kids...except those who announced "I don't like corn!".  Would be a super easy recipe to use at home, as you can use fresh, frozen or canned ingredients, utilizing what you have on hand.

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