Texas Two Step Corn Medley

Bursting with vibrant flavors and a touch of smoky spice, the Texas Two Step Corn Medley is a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet corn kernels with crispy bacon, sautéed bell peppers, jalapeño, and aromatic onion and garlic, all seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin for a Southwest-inspired flair. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro, this dish offers the perfect balance of savory, smoky, and zesty flavors. Whether you’re grilling up BBQ favorites or hosting a casual dinner, this 35-minute medley is sure to steal the spotlight. Serve it warm and let the bold Tex-Mex flavors shine! Keywords: Texas Two Step Corn Medley, corn side dish, Tex-Mex recipe, easy corn recipe, skillet corn medley.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups sweet corn kernels
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1 small yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 large lime

Directions

Step 1

Dice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 2

While the bacon is cooking, dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeño, and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings and let it melt over medium heat.

Step 4

Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced red and green bell peppers and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the corn kernels, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn is heated through and slightly caramelized.

Step 7

Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and stir to combine evenly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Juice the lime over the medley just before serving for a bright, zesty finish. Toss gently to mix.

Step 10

Serve warm as a flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1352.2 grams (1352.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1291

Total Fat 52.30g	67%
Saturated Fat 20.50g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 2277mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 192.60g	70%
Dietary Fiber 32.80g	117%
Total Sugars 63.70g
Protein 48.40g	97%

Vitamin D 12IU	61%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 3375mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 53.7%