A-Maize-Ing Corn Chowder

A creamy and hearty corn chowder - great on a cold night. I'm not sure where I got this recipe but have been making it for many years.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cups milk
• 2 (14 3/4ounce) cans  cream-style corn
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  ground black pepper

Directions

1. Fry bacon in a dutch over until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and st aside.
2. Saute onion in reserve drippings until tender; add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in milk, corn, salt, and peper to taste; continue to cook, stirring frequently, until heated through. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon to serve.