Cheesy Corn Chowder

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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I’ve had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste.  It makes a big pot – enough for seconds!!

                  Lola Comer                                                                         Marysville, Washington

Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipe

Cheese Corn Chowder

6 bacon strips, chopped

¾ cup chopped sweet onion

2 ½ cup water

2 ½ cups cubed peeled potatoes

2 cups sliced fresh carrots

2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules

3 cans (11 oz.) gold and white corn, drained

½ tsp. pepper

7 Tbsp. flour

5 cups 2% milk

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

 

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender.  Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil.  Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in corn and pepper.  In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Reduce heat.  Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.        15 servings

 

(Recipe for Cheesy Corn Chowder was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)