Bacon, Edamame, and Corn Succotash Recipe
A vibrant and hearty succotash recipe featuring crisp bacon, fresh corn, edamame, and cherry tomatoes, all brought together with aromatic basil. This quick stovetop dish offers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in just 35 minutes, making it a delightful side or light main for six servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meat
- 5 bacon slices
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow sweet onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
- 3 cups fresh (raw) corn kernels, from 4 ears
- 2 cups fresh or frozen shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Seasonings
- 1⅛ teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices. Cook the bacon, flipping once, until crisp which usually takes 5 to 8 minutes. Once done, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat and set aside. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet for added flavor.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion becomes tender, about 4 minutes. Add the finely chopped garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute, ensuring it does not brown to maintain a mild garlic flavor.
- Cook the Corn and Edamame: Stir in the fresh corn kernels, shelled edamame, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, sugar, and black pepper into the skillet. Cook while stirring frequently until the corn is tender but still retains a crisp texture, approximately 3 minutes. This ensures a fresh and vibrant bite.
- Add Tomatoes and Basil: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced fresh basil. This adds freshness and a subtle aromatic note to the succotash.
- Serve: Just before serving, crumble the cooked bacon over the succotash to add a smoky, salty crunch. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or light entrée.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use olive oil to sauté the onions and garlic.
- Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but frozen corn can be substituted in a pinch.
- Edamame can be swapped for lima beans for a traditional succotash twist.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using bacon with varying salt content.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the corn and freshness of the basil.
