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Bacon Corn Chowder takes several minutes to prepare.

Bacon Corn Chowder takes several minutes to cook.

Bacon Corn Chowder makes 7 servings.

The ingredients for Bacon Corn Chowder are:

3 can (12 oz) yields Yellow Sweet Corn, Canned
4 serving Bacon, Applegate Farms Sunday Bacon (2 strips)
1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions, raw
3 clove Garlic
0.187 cup Whole Wheat Flour
3 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Broth or Bouillon
2 cup 2 % KROGER MILK REDUCED FAT
2 large (3" to 4-1/4" dia. Baked Potato, with skin
3 tsp Chesapeake Bay Style Seasoning (Old Bay) (by MISSMM)
.5 tsp Thyme, ground

Here is how you make Bacon Corn Chowder:

Heat a large stock pot over high heat. Add the corn kernels and let them dry-roast for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their edges begin to brown and caramelize. Transfer the corn to a plate to set aside.In the same stock pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the pan, and discard the rest.Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in the flour until combined, then cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring occasionally.Add in the chicken stock, milk, potatoes, Old Bay, and thyme, and stir to combine. Continue heating until the mixture reaches a simmer but not a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Add in the corn and most of the bacon bits, reserving a few to save as a garnish if desired. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.Serving Size: Makes roughly 7 2-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 7Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMERALDELEPHANT.

The nutritional information for Bacon Corn Chowder is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 7
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 249.7

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
• Sodium: 1,432.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 10.4 g