Cracklin’ Carolina Street Corn
This recipe for Cracklin' Carolina Street Corn is a creative twist on the classic street food snack, offering bold flavors and an easy preparation for a memorable dining experience.
Allergens
Dairy (in sour cream and blue cheese), gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- 8 slices of thick
- cut bacon
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro (optional)
- Zest of 1 lime (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and let cool, then crumble into pieces. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the corn kernels (cut from the co
- And sauté for 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and crumbled blue cheese if using.
- Top the corn with the bacon pieces, spiced sour cream mixture, lime zest if using, and freshly chopped cilantro if using. Drizzle with melted butter and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this dish is finding fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor and texture. Don't be afraid to experiment with different spice blends or toppings to make it your own.
Notes
Be sure to cook the bacon until crispy for a nice contrast in texture. - Adjust seasoning according to personal preference, adding more spices or extra lime zest as desired.