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When cold weather is knocking at your door, knock it back with the "warm-my-tummy" satisfaction found in this bowl full of comfort! Cheesy Ham Chowder is ready to take on those blustery days like a champ! Take a swing at hunger with this creamy, perfectly seasoned chowder packed with classic and fresh carrots, always-loved tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, savory ham, smoky bacon, and loads of gooey cheddar cheese that will definitely melt the chill away. Don't hold back, a cozy, homemade meal of Cheesy Ham Chowder is sure to get you hooked.
Ingredients
- 10 strips bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups ham, cubed
- fresh chives, optional, to taste, chopped or diced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the diced bacon and cook, while stirring, until crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
Step 2 -Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve the drippings in the Dutch oven.
Step 3 -Over medium heat, add the onions and the carrots to the reserved drippings and cook, while stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the flour to the onion mixture and cook, while stirring, until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5 -Gradually add the milk and the water to the onion mixture and stir to combine.
Step 6 -Bring the milk mixture to a boil, while stirring constantly.
Step 7 -Cook the milk mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 8 -Reduce the stovetop heat to medium-low or low heat, enough to maintain a simmer.
Step 9 -Add the potatoes, the corn, the chicken bouillon granules, and the black pepper to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 -Simmer the chowder mixture, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 11 -Add the cheddar cheese and the ham to the chowder mixture and cook, while stirring, until the cheese has melted.
Step 12 -Add the resserved bacon to the chowder mixture and stir to combine.
Step 13 -Cook the chowder mixture until the bacon is heated through, about 1-3 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve garnished with the chives.
