microwave baked potato chowder

Wakefield, RI
Updated on Dec 18, 2011

Easy, Hearty and oh so good!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 3 - large baking potatoes
  • 3 1/2 cups milk, whole or 2% is best devided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - green onions with tops chopped
  • 4 ounces sharp white or yellow chedder cheese, grated
  • pinch salt to taste
  • pinch black pepper to taste
  • - toppings
  • - broccoli florets steamed and chopped (optional)
  • - sour cream (optional)
  • - bacon, cooked and cut into pieces (optional)

How To Make microwave baked potato chowder

  • Step 1
    Slice potatoes in half lengthwise; place in large MICROWAVE SAFE baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove baking dish from microwave. Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes, set aside.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baking dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
  • Step 3
    Slice green onions. Carefully remove baking dish from microwave. Grate cheddar cheese over chowder using Rotary Grater; add green onions, salt and black pepper and mix until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings, if desired.

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