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Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Bacon

Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Bacon

Imagine a bowl of pure comfort that comes together in just 30 minutes - this Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Bacon is about to become your new weeknight dinner hero! Packed with crispy bacon, sweet corn, and a luxuriously creamy base, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish that will have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're a busy home cook or a culinary novice, this foolproof recipe promises maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 slices bacon, chopped
  2. 1 onion, diced
  3. 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  4. 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  5. 4 cups chicken broth
  6. 1 cup heavy cream
  7. Salt and pepper to taste
  8. Chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping bacon, dicing onion, peeling and cubing potatoes, and measuring out corn and chicken broth.
  2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Cook chopped bacon until crisp and fat has rendered, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon drippings in the pot.
  3. In the same pot with bacon drippings, sauté diced onions until translucent and soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add diced potatoes, corn, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine and ensure ingredients are well-distributed.
  5. Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick pressure release to prevent overcooking vegetables.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Use a potato masher to slightly crush some potatoes for thickening the chowder.
  8. Garnish with reserved crispy bacon bits and chopped chives before serving hot.

Tips

  1. For the best flavor, use fresh corn when in season, but high-quality frozen corn works perfectly too.
  2. Don't skip rendering the bacon - those drippings add incredible depth to the chowder's base.
  3. Be careful not to overcook the potatoes; the quick release helps prevent mushy texture.
  4. For a thicker chowder, mash more potatoes; for a thinner consistency, mash less.
  5. Garnish with extra crispy bacon and fresh chives just before serving for a restaurant-style presentation.
  6. If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  7. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat beautifully.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 191kcal

Carbohydrates: 14g

Protein: 5g

Fat: 13g

Saturated Fat: 8g

Cholesterol: 43mg

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