Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Cheesy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. ham, cut lengthwise into thin strips, then crosswise in half; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo; 2 1/3 c. skim milk; 1 can (17 oz.) corn kernels; 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. ham, cut lengthwise into thin strips, then crosswise in half
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
2 1/3 c. skim milk
1 can (17 oz.) corn kernels
6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or parsley

1
In large glass bowl, combine ham, red pepper, onion and butter. Cover bowl with vented plastic wrap.
2
In microwave, cook on High 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3
Stir in milk and corn. Cook, uncovered, on High 10 minutes or until hot.
4
Reserve 1/4 cup cheese for garnish.
5
In small bowl, combine remaining cheese, cornstarch, salt and ground red pepper.
6
Stir cheese mixture into soup.
7
Cook, uncovered, on High 2 minutes or until thickened.
8
Stir in cilantro; spoon into individual serving bowls.
9
Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup cheese on top.
10
Serve with crackers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. ham, cut lengthwise into thin strips, then crosswise in half, 1 red pepper, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Corn Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Corn Chowder

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