It is harvest time which means corn, sweet corn! I can’t get enough of it. Ask my family. I search far and wide collecting every corn-related recipe possible that allows me to include it. This cheesy sweet corn chowder recipe is one of my favorites.
Being a food stylist, I usually try to make new recipes so I can get new shots instead of cooking the same thing over and over again. However, this cheesy sweet corn chowder recipe is one that I absolutely crave. Every time I make a batch, I wonder why I’d waited so long.
This delicious, rich bowl of chowder is so creamy and savory but with just enough chunks of delicious vegetables to make it feel like a full meal. It has delicious natural sweetness from the corn, just a tad of buttery smokiness from the bacon, and is seriously heaven in a bowl.
This cheesy sweet corn chowder recipe is one of my harvest favorites since I love shucking corn and grilling whole ears for a little added smokiness. But the beauty of this recipe is that it can be used all-year-round because it’s just as good with frozen corn. Don’t believe me? Give it a try.
I usually make a double batch and save several bowlfuls for lunches or dinners the rest of the week.
Imagine curling up with a bowl of this beautiful soup and your favorite book, or–even better–your favorite TV series (does anyone else look forward to fall for new seasons of their favorite TV shows or is that just me?).
The secret to this recipe is the frying the vegetables in the leftover bacon grease.
You start this cheesy sweet corn chowder recipe by browning 1lb of bacon in a pan. A pound of bacon is enough to give any chowder a delicious kick, but we’re not through yet. Next, you fry the onions in the grease before tossing in some diced red peppers for good measure. If you’ve ever had those boring, slimy onions and peppers that sometimes get tossed haphazardly into vegetable broths…this is NOT that. These onions and peppers act as a flavorful transport of additional bacon goodness into the chowder.
That said, you can always make a healthier, lower-calorie version if the soup if you’d like by using turkey bacon, swapping the half-and-half for milk, and reducing the amount of cheese added to the soup, but it may diminish the chowder’s “oh-my-gosh-mmmmm” factor just slightly.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 10 | 20 mins |
| Cook Time |
| 20 mins |
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This delicious, rich bowl of chowder is so creamy and savory. It has some delicious natural sweetness from the corn, just a tad of buttery smokiness from the bacon, and is seriously heaven in a bowl. Make a big batch and eat it all week!
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- 3 C sweet corn frozen or cut off the cob
- 1 Large onion chopped
- 1 C carrots grated
- 1 Whole red pepper chopped
- 6 Medium potatoes peeled & cubed
- 8 C half and half
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pepper
- 1/3 C all-purpose flour
- 1 lb bacon
- 2 C grated cheddar cheese
- 2 C grated monterey jack cheese
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain. Set half of the cooked potatoes aside in a separate bowl.
- Mash remaining half of the potatoes. Set aside.
- Brown the bacon in a large stock pot until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add onions to the bacon grease and fry over medium heat until translucent. Add red pepper and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and stir until just dissolved. (Don't overcook).
- Add half and half and salt and pepper. Heat to a boil. Stir frequently to carefully avoid scorching the bottom of the pan. Add corn mashed potatoes, cubed potatoes. Crumble the bacon and add to the soup. Add the cheese and stir until combined.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
Tip: Serve with biscuits, crusty bread, or a crisp green salad.
If you're calorie conscious, half and half can be substituted with milk. You can also substitute bacon with turkey bacon and can reduce the amount of cheese in the recipe. Even with these substitutions the recipe is still delicious.
Enjoy!
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