Instant Pot Smoky Bacon Cheddar Chowder
Thick and hearty, this bacon cheddar chowder is a stick to your ribs meal served in a simple soup bowl. Made in the convenience of your Instant Pot, it's a great go to recipe to have on hand on busy nights when the weather turns cold.
Servings: 6
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 strips bacon- cut into small pieces
- 4 Tablespoon butter
- ½ Cup red or white onion diced
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup flour
- ½ lb. red potatoes chopped and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken bullion
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1-2 cups corn canned or frozen
- 1.2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot on the “sauté” function and allow to warm up. Add the bacon pieces and sauté until brown. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. If there is a large amount of grease in the bottom go ahead and pour that off.
- Next, add in the butter, onion, and minced garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Make sure to stir constantly to keep any food from burning to the bottom, if this happens you will get the “BURN” notice when you start to pressure cook.
- Add in the flour and stir to combine and let that thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, water, seasonings, bullion, and corn to the pot and mix well to combine.
- Place the lid on the pot and make sure the valve is in the sealing position and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, allow the pot to naturally release for about 5 minutes then manually release any remaining steam.
- Add the cheddar cheese to the chowder and mix well until completely melted.
- Add in the reserved bacon and stir.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg