Suwanne Corn Dinner

Another of my old recipes clipped from the Star-Telegram food section.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  ears fresh corn or 2  cups canned whole kernel corn
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
• 1⁄2 lb fresh okra, cut into 1 inch pieces or 1⁄2 lb frozen okra
• 2  cups ham, cooked & diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano leaves

Directions

1. Remove husks and silk from corn, cut off kernels to make 2 cups (or use canned corn). Set aside.
2. Melt butter in large skillet. Add onions and saute 2 minutes.
3. Add okra, saute 5 minutes.
4. Stir in reserved corn along with ham, tomatoes, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
5. Cook and stir uncovered about 4 minutes or until okra is crisp-tender.