• 6 ears corn (about 3–5 cups of corn)

• 10 strips bacon (¾ cup cooked and chopped)

• 1/4 cup green onions

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

• 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)

• 1 clove garlic (grated or finely minced)

• 1 cup jalapeño ranch (store-bought)

For the creamy jalapeño lime ranch (optional):

• 3/4 cup mayo

• 3/4 cup sour cream

• 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños

• 2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapeños

• 3/4 cup cilantro (large stems removed)

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1/4 cup buttermilk