Corn Chowder Crockpot
Corn chowder crockpot is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm and creamy experience in every spoonful. Bursting with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory bacon, this dish creates an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen with coziness. Perfect for chilly days or family gatherings, it’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the onion and potatoes into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add everything to the crockpot: Combine cooked bacon with corn, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika in the crockpot. Stir well.
- Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with creaminess: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream.
- Savor and serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra bacon bits or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg