Jimmy Dean Bacon and Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

1. 12 slices Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Premium Precooked Bacon, heated according to package directions and diced
2. 1 tablespoon butter
3. 1 cup diced onion
4. 2 cups water or chicken broth
5. 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 2 cups milk or half-and-half
8. 4 cups cream style corn
9. salt and pepper to taste
10. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Directions:

Heat butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add water or chicken broth, potatoes and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in milk or half-and-half and corn; simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot; garnish with parsley if desired.

Serving size:

6 servings