2011 December — A Southern Fairytale

Pepperjack, Cilantro, Green Chilies, Tomatoes, Lime Juice and sweet corn.

On the day that I was deciding what to make for this month’s VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® recipe, a crazy cold front blew in to South Texas. It dropped 15 degrees in an hour and we actually had to put on {gasp} long sleeves!

That solidified it, it was time for something hearty, filling and easy. I went to my pantry and found that I had a can of Mexican Style Ro*Tel® with Cilantro and Lime Juice and a couple of cans of cream style corn. Done. No brainer. I decided to do a twist on a Southern Classic – Corn Chowder. I sauteed sweet red bell peppers, green bell peppers and yellow onion in butter until slightly soft

Then I added in cream cheese, cream style corn, milk, pepperjack VELVEETA® and Mexican Style Ro*Tel® with Cilantro and lime juice and simmered and stirred until everything was melted and creamy. Poured everyone a bowl and we devoured it. Nathan, who doesn’t eat corn unless it is grilled corn on the cob – asked for seconds. My kids (I fainted) loved it. This was quick, delicious, filling, satisfying and yummy… did I mention that it was delicious? I’m so excited to share this yummy meal with y’all and I hope that y’all, in turn, share it with your friends and family!

Pepperjack Corn Chowder

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Approximate Time: 50 minutes

Pepperjack Corn Chowder

Pepperjack cheese, cilantro, lime juice, tomatoes, green chilies - a delicious, creamy, warm and filling chowder. Perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 C)
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 C)
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 C)
4 oz. Cream cheese, cubed
8 oz. VELVEETA® pepperjack
1 1/2 (14.5 oz) cans cream style corn (2 cans if you like chunky chowder)
1 (14.5 oz) can Mexican Style Ro*Tel® with Cilantro and Lime Juice, drained of 3/4 of the juice
1 C milk
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add in bell peppers and onions. Saute' until softened.
Add in cream cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until melted.
Add in VELVEETA® pepperjack, cream style corn, Mexican Style Ro*Tel® with Cilantro and Lime Juice and milk. Cook until melted and the chowder is hot, stirring frequently.

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