Chili Corn

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: Mexican

Chili Corn is a hearty, smoky dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked with green chili, onion, tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Its bold flavors and comforting texture make it perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying blend of spice and sweetness in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ears white corn, cut off cob
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 pods green chili, chopped
  • 3 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 slices bacon

Instructions

  1. Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until just rendered but not crisp.
  2. Saute chopped onion in the bacon fat until tender.
  3. Add the corn, chopped green chili, and chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  4. Cook until the corn is done, adding liquid if necessary.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

232 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 14.8g 19% DV
Carbs 16.7g 6% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 464.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 293.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 69.1mg 77% DV
Calcium 19.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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