Corn Chowder

I attempted to make a corn chowder a few weeks ago and it didn't turn out all that great. It didn't even have bacon in it :( Not the best. Then I came across this recipe and couldn't wait to try it. It was absolutely FABULOUS!!!! I made it for a family birthday party for my sister and it got great reviews! It was pretty easy to make and I was able to make it a few hours ahead of time and keep it in my crock pot to stay warm. I will definitely make this one again, especially as the winter and snow comes!

I adapted this recipe from HERE

1/2 cup diced bacon
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth (Original recipe just called for water but most of the comments recommended using chicken broth so that is how I made it)
3 cups cream-style corn (I just used 2 regular cans of cream-style corn)
2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups half-and-half

Place the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat, and cook until crisp. Drain and crumble, reserving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the pot.
Mix potatoes and onion into the pot with the crumbled bacon and reserved drippings. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir in corn. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
Warm the half-and-half in a small saucepan until it bubbles. Remove from heat before it boils, and mix into the chowder just before serving.