Bacon potato and cheddar chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Combining the smoky richness of bacon, the soft tenderness of potatoes, and the sharp creaminess of cheddar cheese, this chowder is sure to warm your soul. Packed with savory ingredients like onions, garlic, celery, and spices, this chowder is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, bacon potato and cheddar chowder is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEDDAR POTATO CHOWDER
I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often.-Ellie Rausch of Goodsoil, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir the ham and the cheese sauce into undrained vegetables; stir until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
BACON AND POTATO CHOWDER
Very filling, tasty, and easy to make. For best results, buy a good, very smokey bacon from a butcher shop.
Provided by Kat2355
Categories Chowders
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp, and chop. Drain and use paper towel to soak up excess fat.
- In a large pot, sautee onion and garlic with 2 tbsp bacon drippings.
- Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes to pot.
- Heat to boiling, then cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked, then add bacon.
- Mix flour with a small amount of evaporated milk, making a paste.
- Gradually stir in remaining milk.
- Add to potato mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- Stir often to ensure the soup doesn't burn on the bottom of the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 830.1, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.3
CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h1m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and butter to the fat, and cook for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain. (If using frozen corn you can skip this step.) Add the corn to the soup, then add the half-and-half and cheddar. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of bacon.
BACON CHEDDAR BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, bacon, sour cream, butter, milk, pepper, chive
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Sides
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Carefully pierce potatoes with a fork. On a baking sheet oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
- Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
- In the bowl with the scooped out potato, add the cheese, scallions, ½ cup (110 g) of bacon, sour cream, butter, milk, and pepper, and mix well.
- Scoop the potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potatoes and top with cheddar cheese and remaining ¼ cup (55 G) of bacon bits.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CHEESY BACON-POTATO CHOWDER
There's so much to love in this thick and cheesy chowder-from the crumbled bacon and chunky bits of potato to the flavor of sharp Cheddar.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix soup, milk and garlic in large saucepan until blended. Stir in hash browns.
- Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
- Serve topped with cheese, bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
BACON-CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER
A quick, low-carb chowder. This soup is wonderfully smooth and filling, and thoroughly enjoyed at my house. Serve as is, or garnish with green onion or parsley.
Provided by Jessica Willis
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet and over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool to the touch.
- Add celery and garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease until celery is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cauliflower, water, and onion powder; cover skillet to steam cauliflower. Cook, stirring every so often, until cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add milk, 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, whisk flour into the remaining chicken broth in a small bowl and drizzle into the boiling chowder. Add Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Stir until smooth and cheese has melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 796.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
BACON POTATO CHOWDER
This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs potato soup. In place of the bacon, you can substitute cubed cooked ham.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Saute onions and celery in the drippings until tender; drain. , Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; set potatoes aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; add onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
POTATO, BACON, AND CORN CHOWDER
A quick and delicious comfort food made with canned corn, potatoes and bacon.
Provided by Kim R.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered, and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the pan. Stir the carrot, celery, and bay leaf into the bacon grease; cook for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the bacon, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and corn. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Use additional milk as needed to to achieve desired consistency. Garnish with paprika to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 475.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
BACON-POTATO CORN CHOWDER
I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. -Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup potato water., Add corn, milk, salt, pepper, potatoes and reserved potato water to saucepan; heat through. Stir in bacon and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
POTATO BACON CHOWDER
This chowder is like a bacon-topped baked potato in a bowl. On cold winter days, my family is thrilled to see this meal on the table.-Jacque Manning, Burbank, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain and set aside., In the same skillet, saute onion and celery in drippings until tender; drain. Add to undrained potatoes. Stir in the soup, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until heated through (do not boil)., Crumble bacon; set aside 1/4 cup. Add remaining bacon to soup along with parsley. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 869mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHEDDAR, POTATO AND BACON CHOWDER
This easy chowder, rich with potatoes and cheese, is a comforting bowlful on a chilly night.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel; set aside.
- Cook onion in drippings in same saucepan 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, milk, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.
- Turn off heat; add 1-1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Ladle into shallow bowls; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and reserved bacon. Garnish with chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 905.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CHUNKY TRIPLE-CHEDDAR BACON & POTATO CHOWDER
This might be the heartiest potato chowder ever-thick with triple Cheddar cheese, crumbled bits of bacon and chunks of Southern-style hash browns.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix soup, milk and red pepper in large saucepan until blended. Stir in hash browns.
- Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
- Serve topped with cheese, bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
30-MINUTE POTATO CHOWDER WITH CHEESE & BACON
Thick, creamy, cheesy potato chowder with bacon and two kinds of cheese in just 30 minutes? Sure, it's possible-even easy-with this weeknight-quick recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix soup, milk and pepper sauce in large saucepan until blended. Stir in hash browns.
- Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
- Serve topped with cheese, bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
BACON, CHEESE AND POTATO CHOWDER
Make and share this Bacon, Cheese and Potato Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Concoctionista
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- mix milk and soup in large saucepan.
- stir in potatoes.
- bring to boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- reduce heat to med-low.
- simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- ladle into 6 bowls.
- top evenly with cheese, bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 12.1
CHEDDAR, CORN & POTATO CHOWDER
Curry gives this just the right amount of zip without being overpowering. I especially like all the veggies in the recipe. My kids always loved it, even when they were young, and I always had to make a double or triple batch to make sure we had enough leftovers.-Becky Ruff, McGregor, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, green pepper and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended., Gradually stir in milk. Add broth, potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in cheese until melted; remove from heat. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pot and heat through. Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS
Bacon-Cheddar potato skins.
Provided by Joshua Olson
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick skin. Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of the potato skins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes; thicker skins can take longer to cook. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside the skins and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
- Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 583.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CREAMY POTATO/CHEDDAR CHOWDER
Potatoes, cheese, broccoli, ham, and carrots. This is a nice comfort food for those cold winter days. I sometimes add garlic in mine as Im a garlic lover.
Provided by kzbhansen
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, add water to potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- DO NOT DRAIN!
- Make a white sauce with flour, butter and milk. Add the cheese and stir well until melted. Add ham.
- Add all of this to the Potato/Carrot mixture.
- Heat but dont boil.
CORN AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER
A yummy creamy chowder. Always a winner in our house!
Provided by Katymac1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter and stir in the onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin, and sage. Saute about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Mix in the flour, coating the onion and potato. Pour in the chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potato is tender.
- Mix the corn, parsley, chives, and wine into the saucepan, and cook about 5 minutes, until heated through. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 307.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips for Making the Best Bacon, Potato, and Cheddar Chowder
- Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real bacon, fresh potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese. Don't skimp on the ingredients, as it will make a big difference in the flavor of the chowder.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add a lot of flavor to the chowder. If you don't like crispy bacon, you can cook it until it is just browned.
- Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth. This will also add a lot of flavor to the chowder. If you don't have any broth on hand, you can use water, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but still have a little bit of bite to them. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This is the key to making a creamy and flavorful chowder. If you use a low-quality cheese, it will not melt smoothly and the chowder will not be as flavorful.
- Serve the chowder hot. This is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. You can garnish it with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, or shredded cheddar cheese.
Conclusion
Bacon, potato, and cheddar chowder is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best chowder possible. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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