Leslie's Corn Chowder

1. 1

   Make this in a dutch oven.

2. 2

   Fry bacon in the dutch oven until almost crisp.

3. 3

   (Recipe calls for 3 slices of bacon but I use way more than that.)

4. 4

   Take bacon out and cut it up.

5. 5

   Add onion & potato to the dutch oven and saute lightly (do not brown).

6. 6

   Stir in the creamed corn, the sugar, and the bacon.

7. 7

   Add boiling water and cook on top of stove over low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   (Alternatively, cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350.

9. 9

   ).

10. 10

    After cooking, add milk and continue to cook until very hot.

11. 11

    (Original recipe calls for 2 egg yolks to be tempered in and 1 T of butter to add at the end, but I don't like either of those.

12. 12

    ).

13. 13

    Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.