Cotija Corn Chowder

I was recently given a block of Cotija cheese, but I had no idea what do with it. After doing some recipe research, I was inspired to create my own recipe. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 (14.75 ounce) cans creamed corn
• ½ cup bacon bits
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (12 ounce) package Cotija cheese, grated
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn and whole kernel corn with liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cotija cheese; stir constantly until melted. Add cilantro, bacon, and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes.