Grilled Corn Chowder
This Grilled Corn Chowder loaded with bacon and Yukon gold potatoes gets an extra layer of flavor by using char-grilled corn. My signature Beef Rub and a top-secret method help you put a BBQ twist on a comfort-food favorite.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn grilled, kernels cut off and cobs reserved
- 1 pound bacon diced
- ¼ cup reserved bacon fat
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes diced
- Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub to taste
- 1 ½ cups milk whole
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup green onions diced
Instructions
- Prepare the corn. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F), then place the corn directly on the grates. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are charred and tender. Cut the kernels off the cobs and set both aside. DO NOT toss the cobs, because you’ll use those in the broth.4 ears corn
- Cook the bacon. In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep the bacon fat in the pot.1 pound bacon
- Add the aromatics. Add the butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, stir in the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.¼ cup reserved bacon fat, ¼ cup butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 cup celery, ½ cup red bell pepper
- Add the flour. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir well to combine. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until you have a roux.½ cup all-purpose flour
- Build the broth. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and milk, stirring to prevent lumps.1 ½ cups milk, 6 cups chicken stock
- Add potatoes and seasoning. Add the reserved corn cobs, diced potatoes, and Beef Rub to taste. Simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub
- Finish the chowder. Remove and discard the corn cobs, then stir in the grilled corn kernels, bacon, and heavy cream. Simmer the chowder until everything is heated through.½ cup heavy cream
- Serve and enjoy. Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with diced green onions and extra bacon. Serve warm and enjoy!½ cup green onions
Notes
Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub
- Purchase in the Hey Grill Hey Store here
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 1201mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 912IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg