Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder

Some of the best recipes are the ones that aren’t written down. 

The problem with that is when someone asks you for your recipe, you’re stumped as to how to explain how to make it. 

That was the case with our cheesy ham and corn chowder recipe. 

I make it every year the week after Christmas because my family gets sick of leftovers. 

We usually eat this soup with some great crusty bread or gluten free crackers. 

Added bonus: it’s quick and easy to make.

Easy cooking directions

Add leftovers from The Best Cheesy Potatoes to a soup pot and chop them into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon before heating.

They chop easier when they’re cold. 

After chopping the potatoes, add milk, chicken stock or a combination of both to your desired consistency. 

While that is heating up, dice up a cup of leftover ham or more if you prefer.

Add to the soup. 

At this point I often more milk or stock to thin out the chowder just a bit. 

Then add a cup or so of corn and any other veggies you like.

We've been known to add Lima beans and broccoli, depending on what we have in the fridge. 

Continue to warm on low, to avoid scorching the cheesy sauce, until the chowder gets to a temperature you like. 

Do not cook above medium or you will not like the results on the bottom of the pan, trust me. 

You can also make this one in your handy dandy slow cooker if you want to prep it and walk away.  Cook for an hour to an hour an a half on high and up to three hours on low.  If you’re looking for an new slow cooker, click here for a great deal on a new Crock Pot.

 Pumping up the nutrition and flavor

You can also add some herbs if you have a favorite to change the flavor or even add a bit of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to spice the soup up. 

Sometimes we also add other vegetables like chopped broccoli to ramp up the deliciousness.

The beauty of soup and chowder is personalizing it to your own taste. 

Another benefit of this ham and corn chowder is that it’s ready quickly but tastes like you’ve cooked for hours. 

Remember, if you like thinner soup, keep adding milk or even a bit of chicken stock until you get the consistency you like.

We prefer it thick and hearty, but we understand that isn’t for everyone.

So there you have it, an easy chowder that makes a delicious meal It costs nothing extra and gets you out of the kitchen quickly.  

Enjoy!