Corn Sausage Chowder

1 lb. Jimmy Dean maple sausage
1 T. butter
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green bell pepper, chopped
3 1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. flour
1/2 t. garlic
1 t. salt
2 – 15 oz. cans mexicorn (yellow corn with red and green peppers)
1 1/4 c. sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated

Brown sausage and drain. Sauté onion and bell pepper in butter over medium heat in a large stock pot for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Gradually add in milk mixed with flour, stirring constantly over medium heat. Add in corn, sausage and salt. Stir together and heat for another 5 minutes. Gradually blend in cheese and melt over low heat until just melted.

Can add bacon, green onions and more cheese as toppings for each bowl of soup.

Grocery List:
Jimmy Dean maple sausage
butter
onion
green bell pepper
milk
flour
garlic
salt
mexicorn
sharp cheddar cheese

Approximate Cost: $7.29