Cheesy Corn Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   In large glass bowl, combine ham, red pepper, onion and butter. Cover bowl with vented plastic wrap.
2. 2
   In microwave, cook on High 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. 3
   Stir in milk and corn. Cook, uncovered, on High 10 minutes or until hot.
4. 4
   Reserve 1/4 cup cheese for garnish.
5. 5
   In small bowl, combine remaining cheese, cornstarch, salt and ground red pepper.
6. 6
   Stir cheese mixture into soup.
7. 7
   Cook, uncovered, on High 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. 8
   Stir in cilantro; spoon into individual serving bowls.
9. 9
   Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup cheese on top.
10. 10
    Serve with crackers.