Buttery Sauteed Canned Corn is a fast, easy side dish that's packed full of flavor and ready in about 10 minutes. Delicious recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Delicious alongside your favorite main dish, like Air Fryer BBQ Chicken, Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili, or Oven Baked Pork Chops.
Sauteed canned corn is an easy recipe that transforms a simple can of corn into a delicious side dish.
Sure, you could just warm it up in a saucepan or microwave and call it good. OR take a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have and whip up a buttery corn side dish filled with amazing flavor.
Seasoned corn can be tossed in a corn salad, stirred into corn salsa, spooned into tacos, or rolled up in a wrap or tortilla pinwheel.
Why You're Going to Love This
- Simple side dish with basic pantry staples
- Delicious skillet corn recipe with just a few minutes of prep time
- Easy way to turn simple cans of corn into flavorful sauteed corn
Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
Canned corn. Drain and rinse the corn to reduce the sodium content (source: USDA). It can also help get rid of the "canned" flavor. You can also use thawed frozen corn.
Minced garlic. Fresh garlic has the best flavor, but you can also use ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Add it with the water and other seasonings.
Water. You can also use ¼ cup of the liquid from the can of corn, if you prefer. If it doesn't come to ¼ cup, add water.
Paprika. I love the sweet smokiness of paprika and the herbaceousness of Italian seasoning. Chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes would also be delicious.
Italian seasoning. You can also use a blend of your favorite dried or fresh herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. Dried herbs should be added during the cooking process, while fresh herbs should be stirred in at the end and as a finishing touch.
Sugar. A little sugar brings back the sweetness you'd find in fresh sweet corn.
How to Saute and Season Canned Corn
Step 1: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic clove and simmer until lightly golden.
Step 2: Stir in the paprika and Italian seasoning, simmer for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add the water, sugar, and corn. Simmer until the liquid is evaporated.
Step 4: If desired, sprinkle sauteed corn with fresh parsley or other soft herbs or thinly sliced green onions.
Expert Tips
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the corn to wash away the canned flavor and excess sodium.
- Instead of butter, try sauteeing corn in olive oil or even bacon drippings!
- Briefly cooking the paprika and Italian seasoning in butter "blooms" them, maximizing their flavor.
FAQs
Store leftover canned corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Butter, seasonings like paprika or chili powder, dried or fresh herbs, and a little bit of sugar will add a ton of flavor and freshness to canned corn.
Yes. Thaw and drain the corn first and proceed with the recipe as directed.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Sauteed Canned Corn
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional, to taste
- 1 can corn, drained and rinsed 15.25 ounce can
Instructions
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Sautee for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is light golden brown.
- Add the paprika and Italian seasoning to the garlic butter and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan and simmer until the liquid is evaporated, about 7 minutes.
Notes
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the corn to wash away the canned flavor and excess sodium.
- Instead of butter, try sauteeing corn in olive oil or even bacon drippings!
- Briefly cooking the paprika and Italian seasoning in butter "blooms" the seasonings, maximizing their flavor.
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