Peas and Corn with Thyme Butter

Convenient frozen veggies are spruced up with crisp bacon in this 20-minute side dish. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups frozen baby sweet peas

2 cups frozen extra sweet corn

2 tablespoons water

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

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In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
2

Add peas, corn and water to bacon drippings in skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and water has evaporated.
3

Stir in thyme and butter until vegetables are coated. Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon.