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Corn chowder is one of those dishes that hits the spot every time. Warm and hearty straight out of the slow cooker, and with just the right balance of salt and creamy corn chowder sweetness, it’s truly a top-tier comfort food.
Deciding what to serve with it, however, can be a bit of a challenge.
The challenge lies in finding items that complement the soup’s texture and depth of flavor without clashing or overpowering.
Furthermore, these items must be substantial enough to make for a satisfying meal but not so heavy that you’re left feeling like you’ve swallowed a brick once you’ve eaten your fill.
Choices, choices. What is a cook to do?
Don’t sweat it—we’re here to help.
The next time you simmer up a batch of homemade corn chowder, try partnering it with one (or more) of these delectable side dishes.
Is there such a thing as too much corn?
Probably, but we don’t think having a couple pieces of cornbread as sides for corn chowder will push you over that edge, especially if you mix in just enough jalapeño to give each bite a hint of heat.
As you will see in our recipe we like to cook our cornbread in a cast iron skillet. Give it a try!
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Sticking with the sandwich theme, this quick and easy lunchtime staple can also satisfy your bacon craving while at the same time providing the perfect complement to your corn chowder.
You get the toothsome toastiness of the bread, the cool crunch of the lettuce, and the bright, peppy acidity of the tomatoes.
Oh yeah, and there’s bacon on it, too. You had us at “bacon.”
New Englanders are long accustomed to gobbling up fresh catch with their corn chowder. For the rest of the world, it’s about time the trend caught on.
Try serving some succulent crab legs, broiled shrimp, or grilled cedar plank salmon on your next corn chowder night and see if your tastebuds don’t demand a repeat performance.
If you’ve got a big appetite, you need a co-main course that can handle your hunger.
And as every meat enthusiast knows, steak is never not on the menu.
If the thought of a char-grilled slab of sizzling beef sitting side-by-side with a steaming cup of corn chowder isn’t enough to get you salivating, you may need to get your glands checked.
Cheesy Garlic Biscuits
They’re pretty darn close to the real thing. Just don’t skip the garlic-butter dabbed on all the warm biscuit tops at the end; it’s where the magic happens!
No-Knead Rustic Dutch Oven Bread
I stumbled upon no knead bread during a particularly lazy Sunday when I craved homemade bread but couldn’t muster the energy for traditional kneading. My sister helped me tweak this recipe, but it’s only got four ingredients, so it’s pretty simple.
Cheese Toast In The Oven
Imagine golden-brown, crisp slices of bread oozing with melty, warm cheese in every bite.
German Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are refreshing, cheap, and easy to turn into a delectable salad. We serve cucumbers on the side of almost every meal.
Easy Arugula Salad
We can’t get enough of this easy arugula salad recipe. The best part is that this salad only contains 6 ingredients, including the arugula.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This cucumber salad with tomatoes and red onion is so simple to make. It’s a fresh and light side salad that’s perfect alongside many dishes.
Caprese Salad
This effortlessly simple Caprese salad recipe brings a bit of Italy to your kitchen. Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil combine for a refreshing appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Whole Roast Chicken
Learn how to roast a juicy, flavorful whole chicken in the oven with this easy, no-fail method. Whether you prefer butter or olive oil, this simple recipe delivers tender, perfectly seasoned chicken every time — great for family dinners or special occasions.
Mild Blackened Chicken
It turns out that making blackened chicken is not nearly as difficult to make as I first thought. Plus, this blackened chicken recipe is nicely seasoned but still mild, not spicy-hot.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Chicken salad has become one of our go-to lunches these days. Chicken rotisserie salad is such a versatile dish.
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
They come out crisp-tender, and sometimes I add an extra five minutes in the oven to make sure they are done and not tough.
The bottom line
As you can see, the question of what to eat with creamy chowder doesn’t have a single answer—it opens up a whole world of possibilities.
We’re confident in saying that you can’t go wrong with any of the crowd-pleasing companion dishes listed above. And really, they will go with many of your favorite soups.
Looking for sides to go with clam chowder? We have you covered there, too!
