CANDIED CORN MEDLEY

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This was my kids' favorite holiday dish when they were growing up. They're now adults and still ask me to make it when they visit.-Eleanor Townsend, Punta Gorda, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
4 medium carrots, diced
5 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potato in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding carrots during the last 5 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the same pan, saute onion in oil and reserved drippings until tender. Stir in the corn, syrup, salt, pepper and bacon. Drain potato mixture; add to skillet. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges