Mexican Blackened Corn

INGREDIENTS

• 4 slices bacon (optional)
• 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup beer
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro