Ba'corn Cheese Corn Recipe: A Lighter Twist on a Korean Bar Favorite

Name: Ba'corn Cheese Corn Recipe: A Lighter Twist on a Korean Bar Favorite
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package bacon, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen sweet corn, thawed; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 2 jalapeno peppers, diced, or more to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

This bacon-packed "cheese corn" is a beloved bar snack in Korea, known for its bacon-y, creamy, cheesy, and corny deliciousness. Traditional ba'corn cheese often uses mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk, but we're using heavy cream for a lighter, yet equally satisfying, experience. Believe it or not, this recipe is "lightened up" with a cup of heavy cream! Garnish with green onions and serve with a cold beer for the perfect pairing.

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield1 (10-inch) gratin, 10

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Instructions

Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until almost crisp and the fat is rendered, approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Thoroughly drain the thawed corn in a colander. Add half of the corn to the skillet with the bacon; cook and stir until the kernels begin to turn golden brown, around 3 to 5 minutes. Incorporate the green onions, jalapeños, and garlic; cook until the vegetables start to soften and sweeten, about 3 to 4 minutes. Tilt the skillet and drain off some of the fat, using a paper towel to absorb it.
Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Mix in the remaining half of the corn; cook until heated through. Remove from heat, then stir in approximately ⅔ of both the Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses until combined. Top with the remaining ⅓ of each cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Broil in the preheated oven until heated through and the top is nicely browned, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 268 kcal
Fat Content: 17 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 298 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g