Homestyle Corn Chowder

A nice hearty chowder to warm you up on cold winter nights. A classic in my cookbook!!

In a large pot , cook bacon until almost crisp.

Add onion and cook until soft.

Add potatoes and water.

Cover and simmer until tender.

In a medium saucepan , melt butter.

Blend in flour , and gradually add milk stirring until thick and smooth.

Add thickened flour , ham , corn , salt , and pepper to large pot.

Bring almost to a boil.

Add milk if chowder is too thick.

Serve warm.

bacon, onion, potatoes, water, margarine, flour, milk, ham, whole kernel corn, salt, pepper