robynne's loaded baked potato chowder
Comfort in a bowl! This delicious chowder is sure to be a family favorite. If you are watching your weight, this may not be for you, however you may want to treat yourself from time to time.Trust me, it's worth it! *This chowder can be prepared in 30 minutes, if the potatoes, bacon, and cheeses are prepped ahead. Be sure to reserve the bacon grease. Refrigerate in sealed container.Just crisp up the bacon in a skillet if using as a topping. I serve this cheesy chowder with hot crusty bread and a salad. If you're lucky you'll have leftovers! Enjoy!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon (more if you are a bacon lover)
- 4-6 tablespoons reserved bacon grease
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
- 8-10 large baked potatoes, skins removed and cubed (bake ahead)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups half and half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken stock, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon better than boullion
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2-3 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2-3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1-2 cup sour cream
- fresh chives, chopped for garnish
How To Make robynne's loaded baked potato chowder
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Step 1If you don't have time to bake the potatoes in the oven, you can pierce them and cook them in the microwave, let them cool, skin and chop
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Step 2Cook bacon until crisp, and crumble when it has cooled. reserve bacon grease
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Step 3In a large dutch oven or pot, melt butter. Add 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease.
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Step 4Add garlic and diced onion and cook until onion is tender
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Step 5Whisk flour into pan and stir for 3-4 minutes
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Step 6Slowly whisk in half and half and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.
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Step 7Gradually add chicken stock, and better than boullion. Bring to a simmer and stir for 5 minutes.
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Step 8Whisk in granulated garlic, salt and black pepper. Simmer until it begins to thicken, approximately 5-10 minutes.
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Step 9Stir in cheeses (reserve some for garnish if desired) and sour cream
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Step 10Add chunks of potatoes and stir. If you'd like, you can add the crumbled bacon in the chowder. I serve as a garnish.
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Step 11Top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, extra cheeses and chives. Whatever you prefer!
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