Slow Cooker Bacon and Corn Chowder

By dduff15

I used sweet potatoes. Use any potato that you have on hand.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups frozen corn, (from 12 0z bag, thawed
• 1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1 can (18 oz) Progresso Recipe Starters creamy roasted garlic cooking sauce
• 1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup milk

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 300mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spray 6 to 7 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, discard drippings.

2. Place bacon in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except milk; stir to combine.

3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish individual bowls of chowder with additional cooked bacon, if desired. If corn is in season, use fresh corn cut from the cob instead of frozen.