--- title: Mavis' Corn Chowder & Super Easy Carmel Corn description: Mavis' Corn Chowder & Super Easy Carmel Corn --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2009/04/10/mavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn#) # Mavis' Corn Chowder & Super Easy Carmel Corn Apr 10, 2009 2:00:38 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) [![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dww_04_10_09_01-150x150.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=dww_04_10_09_01-150x150.jpg "dww_04_10_09_01")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dww_04_10_09_01.jpg)***Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at [Dine Without Whine](http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=1957&i=b16).*** **Mavis’ Corn Chowder ** *Makes 8 servings Prep:  Chop Carrots, Celery, Onion, & Potatoes Shape Hamburger into mini bite-size meatballs (I usually add a little salt & pepper to them as well - you can season as you desire) * 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onions 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 3 beef bouillon cubes 6 cups water 1 cup diced potatoes 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cans cream style corn 1 can evaporated milk (large can) 1.  Combine in a large kettle:  Carrots, Celery, Onion, Garlic Salt, Bouillon Cubes, and Water - Bring to a boil and simmer 30 min. 2.  After 30 min. add Potatoes, Mini-Meatballs, and Salt & Pepper and cook for 30 min. more. 3.  After the Potatoes and Meatballs have cooked 30 min. add Creamed Corn and Evaporated Milk and cook until hot (not boiling) *Serve with Dinner Rolls * [![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dww_04_10_09_02-150x99.jpg?width=150&height=99&name=dww_04_10_09_02-150x99.jpg "dww_04_10_09_02")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dww_04_10_09_02.jpg)**Super Easy Caramel Corn** *Makes 8 servings Prep:  Chop 1C. Nuts (if desired) * 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup butter (no substitutions) 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1.  Pop popcorn kernels in an Air Popper or on the stove (with a bit of oil) 2.  Place butter in a large bowl and melt in the microwave 3.  Add brown sugar, sugar and corn syrup and stir well 4.  Microwave 4 minutes, add vanilla and microwave 2-3 more minutes 5.  Pour mixture over popcorn in a LARGE bowl and mix (add nuts at this time if desired) 6.  Spray a large pan (such as a broiler pan) with Pam and pour caramel corn into the pan. *Enjoy - can be eaten warm or cool. * ***Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at [Dine Without Whine](http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=1957&i=b16).*** ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fmavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fmavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fmavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Mavis%27%20Corn%20Chowder%20%26%20Super%20Easy%20Carmel%20Corn) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fmavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fmavis-corn-chowder-super-easy-carmel-corn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Profile%203.jpg) ### [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) We welcome guest contributors who graciously volunteer their writing for our readers. 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