Recipe: Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder 🌽🦀

Description:

This Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder recipe is perfect for those chilly days after a fun-filled outing like chopping down the Christmas tree or ice skating. It’s a delightful blend of flavors that will surely warm you up, and it’s so quick to make that you can enjoy it in no time. With a creamy base and the sweet taste of corn paired with the savory goodness of crab, this chowder is company-worthy and bound to impress!

Ingredients:

4 slices bacon 🥓
6 tablespoons butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 cup clam juice 🌊
2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes 🥔
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 🌽
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 🥛
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 🌿
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix 🌶️
3/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
4 cups fresh crabmeat, cooked 🦀
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 331
Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
Cholesterol: 48.5mg
Sodium: 1009mg
Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 7.7g
Protein: 13.6g

Preparation Time:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings:

Recipe Servings: 6

Instructions:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped onion, sautéing until the onion begins to turn translucent and aromatic.
Stir in the clam juice and instant mashed potatoes. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the corn kernels, half-and-half cream, fresh thyme leaves, Cajun seasoning mix, salt, and cooked bacon (crumbled). Let the chowder simmer gently for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
After 20 minutes, add the fresh crabmeat to the chowder, heating it through for about 5 more minutes. Be careful not to overcook the crab.
Once heated through, ladle the Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder into hot serving bowls. Top each serving with a generous sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese and a dash of Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious flavors of this hearty chowder!

This Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings or simply cozy nights at home. With its rich and creamy texture, paired with the delightful sweetness of corn and the briny goodness of crab, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So, whip up a batch today and savor every spoonful of this comforting delight!