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Bacon-and-Greens Salsa

Southern Living
Bacon-and-Greens Salsa
William Dickey; Rose Nguyen
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Prep: 15 min., Cook: 22 min. Warm salsa? You bet. It's just right for chilly weather.

Yield: Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 8  bacon slices
  • 1  (16-oz.) package frozen mixed greens, thawed and drained
  • 1/2  medium-size sweet onion, chopped
  • 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
  • 1 1/2  cups  frozen corn, thawed
  • 1  serrano chile pepper, minced
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
  • 2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
  • Pork rinds
  • Sweet potato chips
  • Hot sauce

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.

2. Sauté greens, onion, and garlic in hot drippings 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in corn and next 3 ingredients, and cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve warm with pork rinds, sweet potato chips, and hot sauce.

Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2008