microwave baked potato chowder
Easy, Hearty and oh so good!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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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
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Step 1Slice 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.
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Step 2Meanwhile, 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.
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Step 3Slice 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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