Moringa Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Corn Dip
Ingredients
  • 1pound baconCrumbled
  • 1/2cup onionfinely diced
  • 1Tbsp garlicminced or to taste
  • 1 jalapenoseeded and minced
  • 8cups corn
  • 8ounces cream cheesesoftened
  • 1cup mozzarella cheeseshredded
  • 1/4tsp saltor to taste
  • black peppersprinkle to taste
  • cayenne peppersprinkle to taste
  • 2Tbsp green onionschopped and divided
  • 1cup red bell pepperdiced
  • 1cup packed fresh Moringa leaveschopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Prepare bacon and crumble. Set aside.
  3. Use small amount of bacon grease to season cast iron skillet. Saute diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper for a couple minutes.
  4. Stir in corn and incorporate cream cheese thoroughly.
  5. To the skillet, add seasoning /spices (salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper) and mozzarella cheese and half the crumbled bacon.
  6. Mix in 1 Tbsp of Green onion or more/less to taste.
  7. Add diced red pepper.
  8. Option: Stir in chopped Moringa leaves now for simplicity or wait until after warming to reduce exposure to high heat and maximize nutritional content.
  9. Bake for 20 min until warm.
  10. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining bacon, green onions, Moringa leaves, and cheese for garnish.
  11. Serve warm with tortilla chips.