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Discover the ultimate comfort food with our irresistible slow cooker corn chowder recipe. This hearty and creamy dish blends sweet corn with the rich flavors of bacon, potatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or any time you’re craving a bowl of warmth and flavor. Our recipe promises a simple yet deeply satisfying soup.
The best part is, your slow cooker does all the work. Combine the ingredients for the corn chowder the night before. Refrigerate them overnight. In the morning, pour the mixture into your crockpot. Turn it on to cook. When you come home from work, a hot, tasty meal awaits.
Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
Milk: Milk is the main binder for this chowder. Its combination with the creamy soup creates a velvety base for the rest of the ingredients. You’ll need 2-1/2 cups of 2% milk but you can use 1% or reduced fat if that’s all you have.
Creamed corn: We’re not gatekeeping our secret to the creamiest corn chowder—it’s a can of cream-style corn.
Cream of mushroom soup: Condensed cream of mushroom soup also imparts lots of earthy, savory flavor and amps up the creamy factor in this slow-cooker chowder.
Frozen corn: Two types of corn add to the chunky nature of this chowder. We also used a bag of frozen kernels but canned or fresh would work too.
Hash brown potatoes: Traditional chowders usually involve onions and potatoes but we went one step further in the comfort food department with a cup of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes. It is a total game-changer in this soup.
Fully cooked ham: Ham and corn are a flavor-enhancing combination and sneak some protein into this chowder, too.
Onion: Sauteed onion bits add some sweetness to the soup and the chunky texture.
Parsley: A peppery herbaceous finish in the form of dried (or fresh) parsley flakes is the right move.
Butter: For an extra silky, buttery chowder, you’ll need 2 tablespoons of butter.
Bacon: Although optional, crispy crumbled bacon is the ultimate topper for chowder.
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Grandma knew how to scrimp and save every last penny with these thrifty meals. Find delicious, budget-friendly ideas for main dishes, pickled veggies, desserts and more.
Poor man’s steak, also known as Amish poor man’s steak or hamburger steak, offers the comfort of steak. It comes without the expensive price tag. The juicy hamburger steaks nestle in a creamy mushroom gravy that slow-cooks to perfection. Served over mashed potatoes or noodles, this recipe becomes a hearty dinner that will make you feel quite well-off!
The recipe is easy to prepare. Cooks of any level can pull off this delicious steak and gravy dinner. It’s also one of those classic comfort food recipes that’s easy to make ahead. Prepare the ground beef mixture the night before, and cook the steaks in the slow cooker the next day.
Poor Man’s Steak Ingredients
Ground beef: You can make hamburger steaks with any type of ground beef, but we recommend avoiding extra lean beef. Blends with more fat (like ground sirloin, ground round or ground chuck) will be juicier and won’t dry out as they cook.
Saltine crackers: The crackers work as a binder, holding the ground beef together into a firm patty. Saltines are the traditional choice, but feel free to substitute other crushed crackers or dry bread crumbs instead.
All-purpose flour: Dredging the steaks in flour creates a golden brown crust on the seared beef.
Condensed cream of mushroom soup: Condensed soup creates a flavorful gravy without any added effort. If you don’t care for mushrooms, you can use another condensed soup like cream of celery or cream of chicken. Homemade cream of chicken soup works in this recipe too.
Hot mashed potatoes or noodles: Serve the steaks with hot mashed potatoes or noodles to create a hearty, comforting dinner.
Minced fresh parsley: Parsley is optional. Sprinkle it on the steaks before serving to give them a pop of color and a fresh finish.
