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Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

This thick and creamy chowder is filled with bacon, corn, potatoes, and big flavor! The whole family will love Bacon Potato Corn Chowder.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon chopped
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 5 - 6 Yukon Gold potatoes clean, scrubbed, peeled and cubed
  • 14 3/4 oz cream-style corn
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, add potatoes to a large saucepan adding enough water to cover. Bring to a boil on high heat then reduce to medium heat and cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup potato water.
  • Add corn, milk, salt, pepper and reserved potato water to saucepan; heat through. Stir in bacon and cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 0.6mg