Our delicious potato corn chowder is creamy, cheesy, and completely comforting. Sweet corn and crispy bacon add the perfect rustic texture to this luscious chowder recipe.

potato corn chowder with bacon recipe

Cheesy Potato Chowder with Corn and Bacon Recipe

One of the main reasons I love this easy potato corn chowder with bacon is that it works in the warmer and cooler months.

It pairs beautifully with a green salad in the spring and summer, but it’s also hearty enough to warm bellies during the winter.

cheesy soup corn chowder

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This easy potato corn chowder recipe is loaded with scrumptious ingredients. Here are a few of the shining stars.

Russet potatoes, crispy fried bacon, sweet corn, onions, garlic, heavy cream, and loads of cheese!

chowder with corn and bacon soup

How To Make Corn Potato Chowder

In a large dutch oven cook bacon for about 8 minutes or until crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble when cool. Wipe the pot with a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Return pot to medium heat, then add butter, onion, and garlic. Saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.

Add chicken broth and potatoes, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook until potatoes are just tender but not falling apart, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Whisk in heavy cream. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in corn and half the bacon, crumbled. Simmer just until corn is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Serve hot potato corn chowder immediately, topped with remaining crumbled bacon,  green onion, and more cheddar, if desired. And who wouldn’t desire extra cheese and bacon, I mean, come on!

Whether you’re looking for an easy soup recipe for a busy weeknight, or a special Sunday dinner, this simple chowder is a great choice.

If you’d like to boost the vegetables in this chowder, you could also add diced carrots and celery.

I hope you love this easy potato corn chowder with bacon as much as my family does.

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potato corn chowder with bacon recipe

Potato Corn Chowder

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Rustic potato corn chowder with bacon is loaded with flavor and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped and divided
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped ( about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 4 c. chicken broth
  • 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 4 c. frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • green onions, sliced, optional
  • extra cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. In a dutch oven cook bacon for about 8 minutes or until crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble when cool. Wipe the pot with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  2. Return pot to medium heat, then add butter, onion, and garlic. Saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken broth and potatoes, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook until potatoes are just tender but not falling apart, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk in heavy cream. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in corn and half the bacon, crumbled. Simmer just until corn is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Serve hot potato corn chowder immediately, topped with remaining crumbled bacon,  green onion, and more cheddar, if desired. And who wouldn’t desire extra cheese and bacon, I mean, come on!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Delish.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 614Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1276mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 7gSugar: 8gProtein: 25g

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