Ramen Corn Chowder

This "ramen fusion hack" dresses up packaged ramen noodles with fresh ingredients to take it in a non-Asian direction. Adapted from a recipe at Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/edKCKP

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 (3 -4 ounce) package  chicken-flavored ramen noodles
• 1 (15 ounce) can  creamed corn
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup milk
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Cook 2 rashers of bacon until crispy; set aside on paper towels to drain. (Reserve the 2 uncooked rashers for step 3.).
2. Crush the ramen in the package until reduced to small pieces. Carefully open the package; remove and reserve the seasoning packet.
3. Pour noodles into a saucepan, along with corn, water, milk, cooked and uncooked bacon. Add half the seasoning packet, bring to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender. Add butter. Stir well and serve.