Easy Corn Chowder #SP5

Submitted by Chef #1802585519

"Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. I love homemade corn chowder and this is my own recipe that I use often substituting for real potatoes. My husband never had a corn chowder befor and loves this as well!!! This recipe makes a lot and is great for freezing in individual bowls and reheated for quick lunch or dinner served with a sandwich!!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) bags frozen corn
• 1 lb maple bacon
• 16 ounces Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
• 1⁄2 gallon whole milk
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch

directions

1. In large skillet brown bacon till very crisp and place cooked bacon on paper towel lined plated to set reserve all bacon fat.
2. In large pot add all but 1 cup of the milk the potatoes and corn crumbled bacon and the fat from the bacon cook till just beginning to boil.
3. with reserved milk mix with corn starch and add to pot to thicken.
4. Bring back to a boil and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes longer.
5. Serve in bowls with a side of crusty french bread!