Corn Chowder with Bacon
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5
Corn Chowder with Bacon
Description
This chowder starts by rendering bacon to a crisp and saving the crumbled meat. Potatoes are boiled until tender and then added to a creamy mixture thickened with butter, sautéed onions, and flour (roux). Half-and-half and cream-style corn create a smooth, rich broth with a hint of natural sweetness and body.
The finished dish balances the smoky, crispy bacon flavor with the softness of potatoes and the creaminess of the base. Black pepper and salt season the chowder, lending warmth and depth. It can be garnished with extra bacon for texture contrast.
Variations may include adding Yukon gold potatoes, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, thyme, or cheddar cheese to customize texture and flavor. Adjust thickness with milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon
- 4 cups potato peeled & diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups half-and-half nonfat
- 28 ounces cream-style corn (2 cans)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain grease from bacon & crumble. Set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes or until soft, but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until onions become transparent. Slowly stir in flour until it is combined evenly with the butter/onions, forming a roux.
- Gradually add half & half, whisking constantly until reaching a gravy-like consistency. If you would like it thinner, just add some milk to thin it out, but be sure to add a little more salt to keep the flavor.
- Heat over medium heat until it almost starts to boil, stirring often, then reduce heat to low. Add drained potatoes, bacon (you may want to reserve a little bacon to add as a garnish when ready to serve), corn, salt & pepper.
- Heat for an additional 10 minutes or so until ready to serve.
Notes
- Consider adding Yukon gold potatoes, garlic, celery, or red bell pepper for more complex flavor.
- Adjust chowder thickness by diluting with milk if needed; increase salt accordingly.
- Cheddar cheese or fresh herbs can be used as optional add-ons before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1012mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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