Servings: YIELDS: 6 PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINS

6 slices bacon, chopped 6 slices bacon, chopped
Cooking spray Cooking spray
3 c. corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) 3 c. corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
1/4 c. all-purpose flour ¼ c. all-purpose flour
2 c. shredded Cheddar 2 c. shredded Cheddar
1 jalapeño, minced 1 jalapeño, minced
1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c. melted butter ¼ c. melted butter
1 c. milk 1 c. milk
kosher salt kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; drain.
2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Add corn, flour, 1 ½ cups cheddar, jalapeño, sugar, cooked bacon, beaten eggs, melted butter, and milk. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix together until combined. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar.
3. Bake 1 hour, then let cool 20 minutes to firm up.