Made this for dinner last night.My buddy Stewyfish's recipe.It was out of control deliscious!
Crappie Chowder
5 slices bacon
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
5-6 crappie fillets (cut into 1" pieces)
4-5 red potatos peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 16oz. evap. milk
1 16oz. cream style corn
1 can chopped clams
in dutch oven or large pot
put potatoes in pot w/ just enough water to cover...boil till tender. drain
Cook bacon in pot till crispy. Set aside. Leave small amount (2tblsp) drippings in pot.
Add onion, carrot, and celery to drippings and cook on Med. heat till tender, stirring constantly. Add crappie, clams, potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Bring to boil over med-high heat. Reduce heat to low, simmer covered for 8-10 minutes till fish is firm and opaque and begins to flake.
Blend in milk and corn. Cook over med. heat (do not boil or scorch) about 7-10 minutes until mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Keep warm on low - med/low till serving. Crumble bacon on top of each serving. Enjoy w/ fresh croissants or bread sticks.
