Corn Chowder with bacon and potatoes

A delicious corn chowder with bacon.
Cook Time: 20 minutes

•1/2 cup diced bacon
•4 medium potatoes, chopped
•1/2 medium onion, chopped
•2 cups water
•2 1/2 to 3 cups cups cream-style corn, 2 (12 ounces each) cans or 1 pound, 4 ounce package frozen
•2 teaspoons salt
•pepper to taste
•2 cups half-and-half or light cream, scalded

Sauté bacon until browned and crisp; add chopped potatoes and onions. Add water, corn, and seasonings; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in half-and-half; heat through but do not boil.

Serves 4.