Ingredients

  • 2 oz. thick-sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 lb. white potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 4 c. milk (room temperature), divided
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 3 c. corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1/3 c. diced green pepper
  • 1/3 c. diced sweet red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. diced green onion
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Microwave Directions:
  • In a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, cook bacon at full power until crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, onion and garlic; stir to coat with bacon drippings. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; microwave at full power 5 minutes. Add broth and red pepper; cover.
  • Return to microwave and cook until potatoes are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, stir 2 tablespoons milk into cornstarch.
  • Add to potatoes with remaining milk, salt, corn and green peppers.
  • Stir well. Cover and cook, stirring twice, until vegetables are just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in green onion and parsley.
  • Yield:
  • 8 servings.