Slow Cooker Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe is a creamy and comforting dish that highlights sweet corn and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy days, this crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully.

Delicious Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

This corn chowder features tender corn, potatoes, and crispy bacon, all simmered in a rich and creamy broth. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion, peel and dice the potatoes, and cook the bacon until crispy.

Combine in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, combine corn, diced potatoes, chopped onion, crumbled bacon, and broth. Stir to mix well.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.