Wicked Good Corn Chowder Casserole with Bacon
This delicious Wicked Good Corn Chowder Casserole with Bacon will deliver on classic corn chowder flavor but in casserole form. This is a great and budget friendly dinner for the whole family. The sweet corn pairs perfectly with the salty bacon. This chowder is so creamy and decadent, yet surprisingly light. You won't believe this is made with milk instead of cream (and you'll never miss it).
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces bacon
- 12 Ounces extra wide egg noodles
- 30 Ounces canned cream style sweet corn
- 15 Ounces canned whole sweet corn (drained)
- ¾ Cup whole milk
- ⅓ Cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon dried parsley
Panko Bacon Grease Topping
- ⅔ Cups panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ Cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ⅓ Cup bacon grease (reserved)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385°F. Place slices of bacon evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked thorough and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess grease. Reserve ⅓ cup of bacon grease. Chop the bacon. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bring a large pot to a boil and prepare the extra wide egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain when done. Add to a large pan sprayed casserole dish.
- While preparing the egg noodles, heat a large pan sprayed pan on medium heat to prepare the corn chowder. Add canned cream style sweet corn, canned whole sweet corn (drained), whole milk, butter, flour, salt, black pepper and dried parsley. Stir to combine and allow to heat up for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the Panko Bacon Grease Topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in the reserved bacon grease until everything is moistened completely.
- Add the pan of prepared corn chowder to the egg noodles in the casserole dish. Add the chopped bacon and mix until everything is completely combined.
- Cover the casserole completely with the prepared Panko Bacon Grease Topping. Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes. Broil for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown.
