Florida Sweet Pepper Creamed Corn - Fresh From Florida : Fresh From Florida

Ingredients

• 4 ears Florida sweet corn, kernels cut from cobs (about 4 cups)
• 1 Florida bell pepper, diced small (about 1 cup)
• 1 Florida tomato, diced small (about 1 cup)
• ½ medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
• 8-10 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• ⅓ cup half and half
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (Everglades) plus more to taste
• ½ lemon, juiced
• A few dashes Florida hot sauce (if desired)
• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary), chopped fine
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine (1 tablespoon)
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste