Cheddar Corn Chowder

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This creamy, cheesy chowder starts with a Knorr Recipe Side, creamed corn, ham, and queso fresco cheese. Easy and super yummy!

I LIVE for recipes similar to this one. You take a shortcut that you know your family loves, in this case a pouch of Knorr Recipe Sides Broccoli Cheddar, add some ingredients and some simmer time on the stove, and you have a really amazing soup. When you're just starting to cook, I think it's such a great way to try some new things in the kitchen, without going completely beyond your comfort zone.

These rice side dishes bring me back to my childhood! I used to love it when my mom would make them with dinner, it was actually my favorite part of dinner. I remember going back to the stove and sneaking spoonfuls after, ha! I still do make it the usual way as a quick side dish to baked chicken or a Crockpot favorite.

My entire family loved this soup, which isn't much of a stretch actually for Wesley. He get so excited whener I say we're having soup for dinner - I love it! This is a great one to try on your little ones because it's so thick and chunky. Plus the queso blanco cheese with the chopped parsley make it look like you were in the kitchen for hours!

Cheddar Corn Chowder

2 cups water
2 cups milk
2 cups diced ham
1 package Knorr Rice Sides - Broccoli Cheddar
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (8.75 oz) creamed corn, undrained
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (I used parsley)
crumbled queso fresco cheese

Combine all ingredients (besides parsley and queso fresco) to a deep skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice and red pepper are tender. Serve with parsley and queso fresco cheese on top.

Knorr has some more easy recipes just like this one - click here to download a Free Recipe Book. Be sure to check them out at your local store - Knorr Recipe Sides are available at Giant Eagle!

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