Corn and Potato Chowder

cuisinebymae's Note:

This is the only way I make corn chowder. It doesn't leave that awful skum around the pot like cooking it on the stove does, that you almost have to sandblast off. The bacon gives a wonderful flavour, and the two kinds of corn a nice consistency.

• Total Time: 26 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup onion , finely chopped
• ½ cup bacon , finely diced
• 2 cups potatoes , diced 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 (19 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, place onion in the centre with bacon around the edges.
2. Cover and cook at 100% power for 3 minutes, until onion is tender, stirring once.
3. Arrange potatoes on top of bacon and onions.
4. Cover and cook at 100% power for 6 minutes, stirring twice, until potatoes are tender.
5. Let stand, still covered, for 3 minutes.
6. Stir in corn kernels, cream-style corn, and the milk.
7. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Heat at 100% power for 3-4 minutes, or until hot, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[Sugarbeartreats]

Wonderful recipe! It certainly pleased my family and friends. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, Jeannie Colbert

[Chef #813895]

Delicious! Exactly what I was looking for. I did add a bit more milk and used onion powder instead of onion (b/c DH doesn't like them, boo!) It was perfect for a chilly Fall night.

[Bruce & Sue - Chef #1185443]

Absolutely wonderful! Of course, like most people, we made a few alterations. #1. Cooked in sauce pan on stove top. #2. Added about 1/4 cup chopped celery. #3. Used 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream. #4. Topped with chopped scallions. Definite keeper!!!