Corn Chowder with Grits and Bacon
Corn Chowder with fresh corn and grits is a hearty and creamy comfort food that is perfect for those summer months. Bacon is optional but necessary!
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. pkg. bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup yellow stone ground grits
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups fresh sweet corn(6 ears)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half & half
Instructions
- If using bacon, cook and crumble. I cook it in the oven, usually.
- Melt butter in a heavy bottom dutch oven over medium heat. Add the grits and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the next 8 ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Add half & half. Heat through and remove from heat.
- Serve with chopped bacon and cilantro.