Ingredients
- 1 package Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeño, seeded, stemmed and finely diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Cotija cheese
- generous sprinkle of Tajín or other chile lime seasoning blend
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then dice into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add jalapeño, garlic and green onions. Sauté 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add frozen corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and beginning to caramelize, about 5–6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow corn mixture to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, cane sugar, sea salt, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Add cooled corn mixture, Cotija cheese, and 3/4 of the diced bacon. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed and add a generous sprinkle of Tajín.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and an additional sprinkle of Tajín before serving.