Cajun Corn Chowder

Name: Cajun Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (diced); 1/2 cup butter; 1 medium red onion (diced); 3 large garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 cup flour; 1 pint heavy cream; 4 -6 cups milk; 6 medium red potatoes (large dice, 1/2 inch cubes); 1 (13 ounce) package cajun style smoked andouille sausages (sliced thin); 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies; 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet kernel corn; 1 tablespoon salt (more TT); 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1/2 tablespoon granulated onion; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, to garnish

17 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (diced)
1/2 cup butter
1 medium red onion (diced)
3 large garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup flour
1 pint heavy cream
4 -6 cups milk
6 medium red potatoes (large dice, 1/2 inch cubes)
1 (13 ounce) package cajun style smoked andouille sausages (sliced thin)
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 (15 ounce) cans sweet kernel corn
1 tablespoon salt (more TT)
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 tablespoon granulated onion
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, to garnish

Directions

1

Brown bacon with butter in large stock pot, about 5 minutes on med high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add onion and garlic, saute 3-5 minutes. Add flour and cook roux for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream, milk, and potatoes, bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring as needed to not scorch milk. Add the rest of ingredients and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or until potatoes soften.
2

Garnish with cheese and serve.