Antique Show Corn Chowder

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 25 Cuisine: American

A hearty, creamy chowder brimming with smoky bacon, sweet corn, and tender potatoes—comforting, crowd‑pleasing, and perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bacon, cut in small pieces
  • 1 medium-large onion, diced
  • 8 medium-large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 qt. water
  • 4 (about 1 lb. each) cans cream-style corn
  • 2 qt. milk
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • iodized salt (amount varies with bacon)
  • 1/4 tsp. (or more as desired) pepper

Instructions

  1. Saute bacon in a 6 or 8‑quart kettle until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving 1/2 cup drippings.
  2. In the drippings, saute diced onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cubed potatoes and water; bring to a boil, then cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in cans of cream‑style corn and milk; heat gently until warmed through.
  5. Add butter, iodized salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, sprinkled with reserved bacon pieces.
  7. Enjoy a comforting bowl of antique show corn chowder.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

673 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 47.8g 61% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 14.1g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 533.8mg 23% DV
Potassium 724mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 102mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 51.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 32.5mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 125.8mg 10% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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