Bacon, Cheddar And Potato Chowder
A hearty, cheesy potato chowder loaded with crispy bacon and melted cheddar, perfect for cozy evenings and satisfying lunch or dinner options.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pierce potatoes with a fork, place on a paper towel in microwave oven and microwave on high 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning potatoes over after 6 minutes of cooking.
- Cool for 5 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp.
- Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Cook onion in drippings over medium heat about 8 minutes or until tender.
- Add flour; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add 4 1/2 cups milk, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Cut potatoes in half; scoop flesh into a medium bowl.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup milk; mash potatoes well and add to the soup.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted.
- Ladle into soup bowls; top with reserved bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
515
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).