The first time I made this recipe, I was inspired by fresh corn that my sister brought to me along with an abundance of rosemary from her garden. It turned out so well, I’ve been making this simple skillet dish a few times a summer since then, pretty much every time I have fresh corn in the house. I make this with canned and frozen corn as well, but it truly shines with the fresh corn.
This Rosemary Potato Skillet with Bacon and Fresh Corn dish was our dinner a few nights ago. I had originally planned to make some chicken to go along with this. However, it tasted so good when I sampled it; the kids and I polished this off and called it dinner. I absolutely love easy, one dish meals like this one.
- 3 medium red potatoes thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
- 3 ears of corn kernels removed
- 4 slices of bacon cooked and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 scant tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- Optional: top with chopped caramelized onions
- In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and stir to coat. Season them generously with salt and pepper. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes and then toss to cook the other sides of the potatoes. Continue cooking until the potatoes are softened and beginning to brown, this should take about 10-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your potato slices.
- Add the corn to the potatoes in the skillet and cook, stirring as needed, until tender and still crisp. Remove from the heat and add the bacon and fresh rosemary. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. If you have caramelized onions in the freezer, chop up a tablespoon or two and warm them before sprinkling them on top of your plate. Enjoy!
{originally posted 6/5/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/23/15}
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Jenn says
I really don't know what else to say other then.. YUM!! Love everything about this dish!!
Sue/the view from great island says
I love this kind of food for breakfast, too.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
I am jumping up and down in my chair. I need to make this!!! I have been thinking about potatoes and thick sliced bacon. Oh my! I also picked up fresh corn the other day. I am set!
Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventures says
I'm SOO Pinning this! Now I know what to do with all the corn and rosemary in my farm basket this week. 🙂
Pam says
What a fantastic combination of flavors and textures – it looks amazing.
Angie's Recipes says
Bacon and potatoes…can't beat the combo of flavours!
Blond Duck says
Drool.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
This is fabulous! I love potato and bacon together already, but adding corn makes it sound less guilty of eating a lot? =D This is my kind of quick side dish! Thanks for sharing Mary!
myFudo says
Awesome combination…I can say the bacon and rosemary balanced each other out and the corn and potato blended really well. Fabulous dinner indeed!
Words Of Deliciousness says
This sounds amazing and looks amazing too. I love the combination of ingredients.
Andrea {From the Bookshelf} says
Sounds amazing and looks delicious!
cathy53clk says
My Dad would love this! Can't wait to make it for him on my next visit to Florida!
Judy T. says
I betcha scapes would taste good in this recipe, as well! Would give it a garlicy edge! And this is the right time of the season for them too 🙂
Gram Mary says
I have half a kielbasa I need to use. I bet it would be good in place of the bacon in this recipe. I don't have any bacon, so it will save a run to the store. But there is always next week's run. =) Another marvelous recipe!! You always make me look so good. Thanks. =)