Cotija Corn Chowder

Name: Cotija Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 (14.75 ounce) cans creamed corn; 2 (15.25 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium whole kernel corn, with liquid; 1 (12 ounce) package Cotija cheese, grated; 1 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup bacon bits; 2 teaspoons chili powder

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14.75 ounce) cans creamed corn
2 (15.25 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 (12 ounce) package Cotija cheese, grated
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup bacon bits
2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

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Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn and whole kernel corn with liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cotija cheese; stir constantly until melted. Add cilantro, bacon, and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes.