Crock Pot Corn Chowder
This easy Crock Pot Corn Chowder is a easy and hearty soup. The flavors of hash browns, corn, bacon, and cheddar come together for a comforting (but simple) weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen shredded hash browns (not thawed)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup instant mashed potatoes
- 15 oz canned whole-kernel corn (undrained)
- 15 oz canned cream-style corn
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 oz bacon (cooked & crumbled)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a Crock Pot, combine hash browns, soup, broth, milk, instant potatoes, cans of corn, and seasonings. Mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add cream cheese (broken into spoonfuls), heavy cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir well to incorporate cheeses into soup. Cook and crumble bacon.
- Serve with remaining shredded cheddar, green onions, and crumbled bacon sprinkled on each serving.
Notes
- For a Thicker Soup: Stir in instant mashed potato flakes one tablespoon at a time. They dissolve instantly for a creamy texture without the clumps you get from flour.
- Prevent Graininess: Shred your cheddar fresh from a block. Pre-shredded bagged cheese has a powdery coating that can prevent it from melting smoothly.
- Dairy Timing: Only add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar during the last 15 minutes to prevent the dairy from curdling or breaking.
- Keep Bacon Crispy: Always add the bacon as a garnish just before serving. If you stir it into the pot, it will lose its crunch and turn rubbery.
- Consistency Fix: If the chowder is too thick after cooking, simply stir in an extra ½ cup of chicken broth to thin it out to your liking.
- Storage & Freezing: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 791kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 29gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 2590mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1205IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 444mgIron: 2mg
