Grandma's Corn Chowder
A rich and creamy chowder made from corn, potatoes, and bacon, passed down from Grandma.
Equipment
- large pot
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups diced bacon
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups cream-style corn
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups half-and-half
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, leaving bacon and 2 tablespoons grease in the pot.
- Add potatoes and onion to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add corn, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Warm half-and-half in a small saucepan until it bubbles; remove from the heat just before it boils. Mix into chowder.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe was passed down from a grandmother and is a cherished family favorite.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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