This Bacon & Corn Risotto is a delicious way to celebrate sweet summer corn. But whether you're using fresh or frozen corn, this hearty and flavorful dish is absolutely awesome.
There's something so joyful about sweet, fresh summer corn on the cob. The ritual of shucking the corn, cooking it to bright yellow juicy perfection, and bringing it to the table piping hot is the very essence of anticipation. But then there's the sacred and most pleasurable act of eating the corn itself. Burning your fingers because you just can't wait. Rolling it in butter and sprinkling it with salt and pepper before you take that first messy bite.
And then when that flavor explodes in your mouth it's like sunshine turned into candy. You don't care how ridiculous you look. You don't care about the butter smeared across your face. You don't care about what's stuck in your teeth. You just have to get that perfectly preserved sun energy into your mouth because there's nothing quite as delicious. Let's make corn on the cob a summer ritual, shall we?
What makes Bacon & Corn Risotto so awesome?
But once you've eaten all the corn on the cob you can handle, you might want some other delicious ways to enjoy this perfect food, and this Bacon & Corn Risotto is absolutely awesome. The creamy rice combined with the pop of sweetness from the corn and th deeply savoury crunch of crispy bacon is absolutely dreamy. I'm always sad when the pot is empty.
This is rustic enough to be a simple weeknight meal but also delicious enough to serve to friends at a small gathering. It's best eaten straight after it's finished cooking, but you do have to tend to it, so if you're entertaining with this dish, invite your friends right into the kitchen to chat with you while you stir. Served with a crisp, cold wine and a bright fresh salad, that's all you need.
Magical Properties of Corn
Corn is ruled by the Sun and Jupiter, two planets full of bright and expansive energy. Under the domain of the element of fire, you can use corn in spells for luck and spirituality. Possibly because corn stalks grow very tall and can feel a bit imposing, they're also associated with warding and protection. (Source: The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing & Self-Care by Maggie Haseman)
For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.
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I honestly can't wait for you to try this Bacon & Corn Risotto. It's so awesome you'll want to eat it forever.
Looking for more awesome risotto recipes? Try this Cheddar Cheese Risotto or some Lemon Risotto.
Recipe from Frugal Foodie Mama
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