I’d like to thank Workman Publishing for sponsoring this instant pot bacon, corn and potato chowder recipe post and giveaway.
I have a confession. I bought an instant pot last year during an awesome Amazon sale, but I never used it until this week. That’s almost a year of leaving it in the box! For some reason, the idea of actually using a pressure cooker intimidated me and I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. We’ve all heard the horror stories of the past…
BUT, pressure cookers are no longer scary. They have all sorts of safety measures in place so you really can’t do anything wrong. I know this because I read the How to Instant Pot cookbook by Daniel Shumski, and I highly suggest you get it, especially if you’ve been scared like me.
There are so many buttons, lights and indicators on an instant pot that it can be a little overwhelming at first. This cookbook demystifies it all logically, and you’ll understand why beeps, clicks and whooshes of steam are coming from your appliance.
But if you’re an instant pot pro and don’t need usage guidance, you’ll love the cookbook for the recipe ideas. They’re designed to take advantage of the instant pot’s multiple functions, so you’re bound to learn something new.
Since I was an instant pot virgin, I chose a recipe from the book I thought would be fairly simple: Instant Pot Bacon, Corn and Potato Chowder. (Excerpted from How to Instant Pot by Daniel Shumski (Workman Publishing). Copyright © 2017. Photographs by Ken Carlson.)
And it was delish!
Instant Pot Bacon, Corn and Potato Chowder
About the Cookbook
Master the revolutionary appliance that’s changing the way we cook!
The only Instant Pot cookbook that is organized by function, How to Instant Pot is both a guide to understanding the Instant Pot basics and a foodie’s creative collection of over 100 recipes specially crafted to take advantage of the Instant Pot’s many virtues, from cooking perfect risotto in six minutes, no stirring required, to five kinds of yogurt, to creating one-hour killer chili and soups from scratch, using dried beans.
About the Author
Daniel Shumski is a writer and editor who has hunted ramen in Tokyo for the Washington Post and tracked down ice cream in Buenos Aires for the Los Angeles Times. Between stints at the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune, he worked for a Midwestern heirloom apple orchard. His bestselling first book, Will It Waffle?: 53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron, won praise from the New York Times, People magazine, and Food52. He lives in Montreal.
Instant Pot Bacon, Corn and Potato Chowder.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon halved crosswise to yield 8 short strips
- 1 small white or yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery leaves discarded, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound unpeeled red potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups reduced-salt chicken broth
- 3 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk divided
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Line the bottom of inner pot with bacon. Press Saute and use Saute or Adjust button to select middle temperature (Normal). Cook with lid off and use silicone spatula or wooden spoon to move bacon around occasionally so that it cooks evenly. Cook until crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Remove bacon, leaving behind fat. Allow bacon to drain on paper-towel lined plate until step 7.
- With the Saute function and middle temperature (Normal) still selected, add onion and celery to bacon fat. Cook with lid off, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and bay leaves. Wait a moment and then pour in the broth. Close and lock the lid.Set the valve to Sealing. Press Cancel, then press Manual or Pressure Cook and use the Pressure or Pressure Level button to select High Pressure. Use the - or + button to set the time to 1 minute.
- When the cooking cycle ends, carefully use a wooden spoon to release the pressure by turning the pressure-release valve to venting. (Pressure is released when the small metal float valve next to the pressure-release valve sinks back into the lid and the lid is no longer locked.)
- Remove the lid. Discard bay leaves. Add corn, thyme, salt, pepper, 1 1/4 cups milk and hot sauce. Press Cancel, then press Saute and use Saute or Adjust button to select the lowest temperature (Less). Cook with lid off, stirring occasionally until chowder is hot, about 5 minutes.
- Chop the bacon. Add half to the chowder, stirring to distribute. Reserve the rest to use as a garnish.
- Combine reserved 1/4 cup milk and corn starch in small bowl. Mix well. Mix into heated soup to thicken.
- Serve the chowder hot, garnished with reserved bacon.
Janet W. says
I keep hearing great things about Instant Pots! I’d love to try this recipe. Looks delicious!
Sand says
I would make beef stew!
Trisha McKee says
I have always wanted to try to make chili. That is something that you can truly make your own.
DanV says
We like making vegetarian chili with veggies and beans
Betty Curran says
I haven’t used an instant pot yet. In fact I just ordered one and it should be delivered tomorrow. I would like to make a nice pot roast first.
Abigail Gibson says
I really like making Swedish meatballs in my instant pot.
Michelle H. says
I would make pot roast first.
BRIAN E. says
I think we would try a family favorite for the winter months: Guinness Beef Stew !
Surinder gurm says
Vegetarian pulled “pork” made with Jackfruit
Trish Musgrave says
I would make home made beef stew! I would love an Insta Pot!
Deirdre says
I keep meaning to pick up an Instant Pot.
michelle says
I would try chili
Kelly Grant says
I haven’t tried any yet, but would love to try a potato soup.
Vicki D. says
My favorite one pot is chili or a good stew. These are both so warming, especially on a cold winter day.
Christian Alejandro says
I like trying Beef and Broccoli. I haven’t perfected it yet, but it’s close and beats fast food.
claudia davis says
I would love to try and make brisket with potatoes and carrots.
Julieh says
My favorite thing to make in the instant pot is a hearty beef stew. It is perfect on a cold night after working all day.
Jennifer H. says
I like to use Idaho russet potato instant mix and add in butter and milk.
JM says
I make a yummy ham and corn chowder that my family loves, but your chowder looks absolutely delicious! I’d like to try making your version of chowder. I know my family will love it, as will I.
Leela says
I would love to make roast beef with vegetables and gravy.
Francine Anchondo says
I like to try to make some chili
lauren knott says
I would love to try making chili in the instapot. We make that a lot and it takes a lot of time, would love to speed it up.
Susan Climan says
I’ve never used an Instant Pot before, so I’m open to trying pretty much anything!
Tracey byram says
I would like to make chicken, bacon, ranch spaghetti in the instant pot.
Ed says
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is my crockpot recipe of choice!
Claire McK. says
I would love to make chili or soup in an insta pot. I don’t have one, but it is on my Christmas list. It seems to be all the rage right now!
deana says
My favorit3e insta pot recipe is for a spicy beef chili!
stella methvin says
I really want to make this chowder. I make a lobster chowder and I might have to adapt it to include some of this recipe. Or maybe I will just make this and add the lobster to it.
Eileen Boyce says
Chicken and veggies.
Kenia says
My favorite recipe would be chili. I would like to learn how to make desserts.
Mary Gardner says
I have never used a pressure cooker and even though I know they are safe these days I am still a little intimidated by them. I think the Instant Pot may be the best choice to be my first try with one and I would probably start with something fairly easy like chili with red beans.
Angela Thorpe says
I’d love to make a beautiful, creamy risotto
Sarah Mayer says
I make a nice rump roast in the instant pot.
Erin M says
I’d make chili first, it’s a winter fav.
Missy says
I would like to make chile verde in the pot.
stephanie baker says
I’ve had my instant pot for 6 months, but I’m ashamed to say I’ve only used it twice. I’m just more comfortable with my crockpot, though I love the concept of the instant pot. I made a chicken dish in it, but it seemed equivalent work to crock pot or even making normally. I’d love to find some recipes that really show off the instant pot and really make a difference.
Stephanie Liske says
My daughter makes an amazing white chicken chili.
Laurie Emerson says
I would like to try making my favorite Jambalaya. It would be so much quicker than it usually takes.
Lauren Hecker says
I would love to make a curry or a stew on an Instant Pot! Sounds delicious.
peter gladue says
beef stew is my choice
Christina Sparks says
I was confused I was thinking an instant pot was like a pressure cooker. Great article and I enjoy a good potato soup and would love to give this a try.
Montana says
I would love to try to make chicken pot pie in an instant pot!
Holly Kennedy says
I want to make the potato soup. I could eat it every day.
Mary Cloud says
I like cooking Almost Cabbage Rolls
Lilith says
I would love to try making beef stew
barbg says
Never used ne before but perhaps a general tso’s chicken recipe with rice.
Kathy Scott says
I would like to try Instant Pot Carnitas – a link to the recipe can be found here https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-carnitas/
Haley L says
I’m looking forward to making some IP chili!
Starla says
Oh my goodness, that chowder looks so good! Totally pinning for later! My favorite, here recently, is definitely chicken and dumplings. They are one of my favorite comfort foods and I will always love them. This pot makes it so easy!
Kyl Neusch says
I would make a brisket with potatoes and carrots.
Jennifer Marie says
I would love to try an oreo cake dessert recipe.
susan smoaks says
i love lentil soup in the instant pot. i can’t wait to try all these new recipes.
Theresa D says
I love to make ribs and pot roast in my instantpot.
Daniel M says
beef stew is my fav
Sarah Mathias says
I love making Instant Pot Beef Stew.
golden storm says
i would love to learn how to make a chicken curry in the instapot
Claudia Davis says
I would make a brisket with potatoes and carrots.
Michelle Hill says
I would make a roast with vegetables or a thick stew.
Tabathia B says
I think I would like to try making fettucine
Erica B. says
I’d like to make a lasagna.
Katie Smith says
I would love to try makin a beef stroganoff! Yummy!
Susan Moseley says
I like to make pork loin in our Instant Pot. However, I would love a great brisket recipe.
Candy says
I’ve always been interested in trying an instant pot bread pudding recipe.
Sharold says
I am a soup lover so I would be making soups of all kinds and all the time. Chicken wild rice is on my menu to day so I would start with that.
Mendy Dinsmore says
I would love to try making a roast with veggies in the pot.
al says
The potato/corn chowder looks interesting. Maybe less bacon.
Sabrina Foster says
I’ve heard boiled eggs & chili are the easiest & best. Can’t wait to try!!!
michelle levine says
I actually make this really good slow cooker nufentchel cheese dip.
Jessica Whitehouse says
We tried Swedish meatballs in the crock last week… it was amazing! The kids loved it and my husband said it was a new favorite; and I didn’t have to do a lot of prep work.
Sarah N. says
Bacon, Corn and Potato Chowder looks delicious. That would be the first thing that I would want to try.
Christina O says
I would like to make a pot roast in this. I have a stove top pressure cooker and after the spigot flew off I have been too scared to use it again.
cyndi br says
I like to make a simple beef stew recipe in my insta pot.
Robert Young says
Potato Soup
Susan Christy says
I’d like to make red beans and rice in an instant pot. And desserts!!
Terry says
I have never used an Instant Pot before but would love to try the Instant Pot Bacon, Corn and Potato Chowder.
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Dana Rodriguez says
I don’t have one but I bet chicken gumbo would be good.
Susan Smith says
I would like to try and make spaghetti and meatballs in the pot. It’s my families favorite. We have it often for dinner.
paige chandler says
I make chicken and dumplings in the insta pot. It’s the worlds best!
Rachel Travis says
I’ve never used an instant pot! Would like to try it for a roast or soup.
Tammy Shelton says
I’d like to try Baked Potato Soup.
Lori Abrams says
I would like to try pot roast and ham.
Sarah Hayes says
Id love to make sea food chowder in one of these! Ive heard so many awesome things about Instant pot
Tamra H says
I would like to try to make beef stew in an Instant Pot, with potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Ty says
I don’t know if many instapot recipes but I would love to try making pot roast.
Lori Hicks says
I have read amazing reviews on this little gadget! First up would be some comfort food for the family. Beef Stew!
Jennifer W says
I would like to try and make beef stew.
M Whitten says
I don’t have an instapot but my friends can’t say enough about how easy and magical it is to use. I would love to try a nice warm soup for the winter months.
kayla sheehan says
I don’t have an insta pot but this chowder looks amazing! I LOVE chowder!
Candace Miller says
I would attempt to make lasagna.
amanda whitley says
i like making porkchops in the crock pot, they come out so yummy and falling off the bone
Chrissy says
My current favorite Instant pot recipe is white Chicken Chili. It’s super easy and so delicious! I would really like to try to make yogurt but I haven’t yet worked up the courage/time! Someday I will try it!
Carly S says
I made a great vegan risotto with mushrooms and peas.
Lisa Davis says
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Sandra Slack says
We like chili made with sausage in the instant pot, with cornmeal dumplings on top.
Elle says
My favorite recipe to make is beef stew. We love it in my house.
Audra OHara says
I would like to try and make spaghetti and meatballs. Lasagna might work also.
Kristen says
I’d like to try making a white bean and turkey chili in the Instant Pot.
beth shepherd says
I do not have one but I would love to try beef stew. Thank you
Donna Clifford says
We don’t have an instant pot, but I would really like one. I would like to try making soups. Possibly Cheeseburger soup.
Terra Heck says
I’d like to try making Broccoli and Cheese Soup or Chicken and Dumplings. Thanks.
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Allison Swain says
I would like to try to make chili in this. Thanks for the chance to win!
Harold says
I don’t have one, but I think I’d like to make a Chili or roast in one.
Laurajj says
I would love to try making a chili! One or our families favorites in the winter months!
Valencia says
I don’t have an Instant Pot yet but I would try the Mississippi Pot Roast first.
Annamarie V says
I don’t have an Insta pot yet I’m hoping to get one for Christmas. I would make stew first with my Insta pot.
Chrystal D says
I’ve never tried one of these but I can think of a lot of my favorite dishes I’d like to try in one!
Rachel says
I’ve never used a Instant Pot before but I’d love to try making my own yogurt using it.
Lynne T says
I haven’t owned one yet, but when i finally do get one I would love to make BBQ spareribs.
Lori Walker says
I’d like to try to make truffled mac and cheese. It would be delicious, I believe.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I will try making this Bacon Corn Potato Chowder! (*pinned) I make beans often—any kind of beans, seasonings to taste for whatever meal or soup, homemade bone broth–which I also make in the instant pot.
Kelly D says
I would like to make Split Pea Soup.
Will G says
I’ve never made an instant pot recipe before but would love to try making Chili.
Steve Weber says
We just made a chicken corn chowder in our instant pot.. so good!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I would make chili . How can you go wrong.
sylvia says
I’ve never used an instant pot, but I’d like to try a roast beef with carrots and potatoes.
Lisa Walker says
I would like to try my Mom’s chili recipe.
Jeffrey says
I would love to try dessert in the Instant Pot, maybe a cheesecake!
Heather D says
My husband likes when I make pork adobo, Meat, soy sauce, vinegars and herbs and it comes out pretty well.
melissa c says
One of my favorite instant pot recipes is one my Grandma makes. She makes savory Buttery ranch pork chops.
Christine Labelle says
I love chowder. I would like to try my sweet and sour chicken recipe and see how it comes out.
Erika W. says
That chowder looks good! I do chicken, green chiles and towards the end cream cheese…use that then to make enchiladas.
Pat says
I’d like to try making beef stew.
Char says
I really love eggs and I would make everything possible for my family. Thank you so much!
Elizabeth says
I would love to try making chicken chili in an Instant Pot. I’ve heard good things about them.
elizabeth peck says
I have never heard of instant pot, but now i’m excited to try it.
meredith says
I have tried a few recipes, however my favorite has been the steel cut oatmeal
sarah k says
An instant pot dish I would like to make is Maple Smoked Brisket.
Lasonda says
My favorite crockpot meal is roast with potatoes, carrots and onions.
Azeem Isaahaque says
We usually make chilli with the Insta pot! Would be interesting to try different recipes!
Betsy Barnes says
Since I get a little afraid to cook any kind of seafood, I would love to try the Lemon-Thyme Steamed Shrimp Instant Pot recipe.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I have never used an Instant Pot, but I would like to make a beef stew in one.
Patti says
I have never tried an Insta Pot but I would love to! I think I would try to cook some Jambalaya!
Kristie F says
Meatballs and chili would be nice to try!
Ashley C says
I have never made anything in an instant pot, but my friend swears that cooking chickens in it is amazing! I would love to try that! You can do so many things with leftover chicken 🙂
Ellie Wright says
I would love to make green chili pork stew in the Instant Pot.
Pamela Gurganus says
I would like to try making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot.
shelly says
I want to try some beef stew or other soup in the instapot.
Linda G. says
I like to put a pot roast in my instant pot.
nickie says
My favorite is Chili
Candice says
I would really like to try to make a vegetarian cheddar broccoli soup.
Dawn Jones says
I want to try making a Yogurt in the Instant Pot.
Ronda Patrick says
My favorite Insta Pot Recipe is the Stew, super hearty quick easy meal great for the cold winter days and nights!
Sherril McGann says
My favorite Instant Pot recipe so far is for Rigatoni and meatballs. I would like to try a cheesecake recipe.
Daphne Turner says
I have a friend who uses her machine for so many dishes! I would love to try the one-hour chili.
Galena Penrod says
Any thing i have a instra pot but i have not used it yet.
elizabeth miller says
My favorite insta pot recipe is creaole red beans and rice with ham.
stephanie says
my family loves when i make chili! we always have left overs
Cynthia C says
Just got an Instant Pot and haven’t tried it yet. I’d love to try the Korean-Style Short Ribs recipe from this book.
Melissa says
pot roast sounds like it would be a good thing to try in the pot. i could make so many good recipes with this!
Crystal F says
I would love to try making hamburger soup on one. Thank you!
Amber says
I love making a slow-braised oxtail soup with lots of tomato, celery, onions, turnips and carrots.
Rebecca C says
I have made a really good chicken chili verde dish in the instapot! I would also like to try making more stews. It’s so nice to have stew and soup over the cold winter months.
Jeanne Rousseau says
I love making a chili, it’s great for dipping or for the guys chili dogs!
Janet Woodling says
I love soups and stews so I would love to make chili, potato soup,, beef stew and more.
Annette says
I’d like to try the recipe for Lemon Thyme Steamed Shrimp.
Sarah C says
I would love to try making pineapple turkey chili or rice pudding!
Mita says
I would like to make some chili
carol clark says
id like to make some chili i think it would be easy to start with
Cheryl B says
I would love to create some Kansas City style beef ribs.
Stephanie Phelps says
I would love to try to make some chicken and dumplings in it!
shelly peterson says
I would love to make some chili in an instant pot.
Barbara Montag says
I would like to make white chili in an instapot – oh yum!
thank you
cheryl s says
I would make beef stroganoff
Natalie says
I would love to try and make chicken wild rice soup in an instant pot! I would also love to try my hand at mac and cheese.
Ellen Casper says
I would like to try to make rice pudding in an instant pot.
Tracy Shafer says
I would love to try a nice corned beef
Deb says
I would make some sort of chicken recipe first. Maybe try a chicken pot pie.
Donna L says
I would make beef stew.
Kim Henrichs says
I would like to try out my orange chicken in one of these!
Elena says
I would make a pot roast
Margaret Smith says
I’d love to make chili and some different types of soup.
Renee G says
I have never cooked in an instant pot, but I think I would like to start out with a chili recipe. It sounds wonderful on a chilly, fall day.
heather says
I would make turkey and veggies and potato soup in my pot.
Julie Wood says
I want to make a fast Beef Stew. I Beef Stew takes hours to make.
Denise M says
So far I have only used mine as a slow cooker to make chili and meatballs. I would love to try pressure cooker ribs
Janet W. says
I would like to try to make Maple-Mustard Pork Shoulder.
Sandy Klocinski says
Making beef and broccoli tomorrow night. Start to finish it will take 20 minutes tops. Instant Pot is awesome.
KV says
I like making chili because it is an easy meal to make.
HS says
I love instant pot chicken tikka masala .
Lauren says
My favorite recipe for the Instant Pot is a Zuppa Toscana soup.
Peter G says
I would make chicken noodle soup in the pot .
Lisa Bourlier says
I love cooking whole chickens in my crock pot!
Jessica To says
I would like to try to make cheesy bacon potato soup.
mami2jcn says
I would like to try making a pot roast.
Lisa Brown says
I would make maybe rice and beans in the pot or attempt a cheesecake.