Cheesy Ham Chowder

By cindygwest

Do you love your chowder? Try this Cheesy Ham Chowder recipe. Warm and comforting, this potato chowder takes to the next level with bacon, ham and cheese.

Ingredients

• 10 bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 can whole kernel corn, 15-1/4 ounces, drained
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• Pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 12 ounces
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon. Yield: 10 servings.