Cotija Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 (14.75 ounce) cans creamed corn
  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (12 ounce) package Cotija cheese, grated
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn and whole kernel corn with liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cotija cheese; stir constantly until melted. Add cilantro, bacon, and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

766 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.9g 54% DV
Total Fat 48.5g 62% DV
Carbs 76g 28% DV
Fiber 35g 100% DV
Sugar 10.5g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1884.8mg 82% DV
Potassium 1799.3mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 100mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 506.8mcg 56% DV
Vitamin C 145.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 643.3mg 49% DV
Iron 17mg 95% DV

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

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