Kimchi Bacon Creamed Corn

The Best Dip You'll Ever Have

Posted by Danielle O.

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Normally, creamed corn is served as a side. But I think it can make a delicious dip, baked with a bit of cheese on top. I was right. And because I can’t help myself, I added kimchi. Classic move by me. The addition of the bacon gives the dip a smoky, porky flavor. It’s that grilled corn that’s covered in butter and cream cheese. Yes, cream cheese. So Uhmerican. Take a delicious vegetable and down it in cheese. I’m in.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • 5 Cobbs Sweet Corn
  • thick cut Smoked Bacon , cut into slices
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup Milk
  • Salt , to taste
  • ½ cup Kimchi , chopped
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Parsley , chopped

Steps (8 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill the corn until just charred, about 3 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Once the cobs are cool enough, cut the kernels off. Using the back of your knife, scrape down the cob to release all of the starchy corn milk… that’s not a technical term. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Pre-heat the oven to 375˚F.

  4. 4

    In an oven-proof skillet, crisp the bacon lardons over medium-low heat. Do this in batches so that the bacon crisps properly. Drain the lardons onto a paper towel lined plate until all the bacon is cooked. Set aside a tablespoon or so of bacon to use as garnish.

  5. 5

    Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the pan. Place the skillet back over medium-low heat and add the butter, cream cheese and milk. Whisk to combine until the cream cheese has melted into the milk and is bubbly.

  6. 6

    Turn the heat off and add the corn kernels, bacon lardons, kimchi and a few pinches of salt. Gently mix until it’s all combined. Grate some cheddar over the top.

  7. 7

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and warmed through.

  8. 8

    Let rest for at least 5 minutes before garnishing with the bacon and chopped parsley. Serve with Corn tortilla chips. Enjoy!