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Skillet Corn Chowder


Cost/Serving: $0.51
Yield: [4 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
½ small onion, diced
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15-ounce) can cream style corn
2 cups 1% milk
½ cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion until transparent. Add corn and milk. Stir until mixed together.
3. Heat until bubbles start to form.
4. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve once cheese has melted.

Note: This chowder can be made ahead of time because it thickens well when chilled overnight.

Recipe adapted from www.foodhero.org.

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