Description
Creamy bacon potato corn chowder brings hearty comfort straight from midwestern kitchens to your dinner table. Rich layers of smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet corn create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) bacon strips, chopped
- 1 can (14.75 ounces / 418 grams) cream-style corn
- 1 can (12 ounces / 354 milliliters) evaporated milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Crisp bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring periodically until golden brown. Transfer bacon to paper towels using a slotted spoon, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons of drippings in the pan.
- Sauté chopped onions in the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Simultaneously, prepare potatoes by submerging cubed pieces in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Carefully drain potatoes, preserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid.
- Combine drained potatoes, reserved potato water, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper in the saucepan. Gently warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Just before serving, fold in the crispy bacon and caramelized onions, ensuring even distribution throughout the chowder.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for optimal flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Save bacon grease for extra flavor by storing it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for future cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute evaporated milk with low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk to reduce calories.
- Enhance the chowder’s texture by slightly mashing some potatoes to create a thicker, creamier consistency without adding extra cream.
- Customize the recipe by adding fresh herbs like thyme or chives for a burst of freshness and complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg