Best 8 Easy Cheesy Potato Chowder Recipes

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Craving a warm and hearty meal that's packed with flavor? Look no further than easy cheesy potato chowder. This classic comfort food is simple to make and sure to please the whole family. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a creamy, cheesy soup that's loaded with tender potatoes, vegetables, and bacon. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to enjoy on a cold day, easy cheesy potato chowder is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER



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Comfort food . . . hot and tasty for those cold winter days.

Provided by Jackay

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Mexican-style processed cheese food

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 11 g

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER



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This hearty chowder makes a great lunch or dinner. Serve with a green salad and slices of whole grain bread to complete the meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 brick (8 oz) 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)*
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain. Reserve 1 cup potatoes; return remaining potatoes to saucepan. In small bowl, mash reserved potatoes with fork; return to saucepan.
  • Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add broccoli. Return to boiling; cook uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In small bowl, stir flour into milk with wire whisk until well mixed. Add milk mixture to potato mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream and green onions; cook until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

DELICIOUS CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER RECIPE



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This cheesy potato chowder recipe is so delicious, and easy to make! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day!

Provided by A Cultivated Nest

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup celery, diced
½ cup chopped yellow onion
8 medium potatoes, baked and diced (peels on or off depending on preference)
3 cup chicken broth - divided into 1 cup and 2 cup (if you use a low sodium variety, you may need to add salt to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 oz. cream cheese
1 Tablespoon dried parsley or ½ cup fresh
2 cup whole milk
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen or canned corn
6 pieces bacon, fried crispy

Steps:

  • Heat butter/oil in a large stockpot over low heat.
  • Add garlic, celery and onion. Saute until softened and translucent.
  • Add potatoes, 1 c. broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 min. over med. Heat.
  • Mix softened cream cheese, flour, milk and remaining 2 c. broth by hand mixer or whisk until smooth. Add to the stock pot and continue cooking over med. Heat, stirring frequently until heated through and thickened.
  • Add shredded cheese and corn. Stir well to mix in. Let simmer until cheese is melted.
  • Pour into serving bowls and top with bacon crumbles. Top with additional cheese if desired.
  • *A dash of red hot sauce, stirred in adds extra punch.

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER



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This chowder was invented by my niece, who took a basic potato soup recipe and added some of her own ingredients. The results were "souperb"! I was a cook at the time, and I tried her recipe at work. It was the hit of the season!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 to 12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, diced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes and carrots in chicken broth until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese, dill weed, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add bacon, reserving 1/2 cup, and milk. Heat through. Top individual bowls with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

POTATO CHOWDER



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One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups diced potatoes
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. , Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTATO CHOWDER SOUP I



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This is a creamy, cheesy soup that is easy and delicious! Great in bread bowls.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
2 cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and salt in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk and flour in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and thick.
  • Pour milk mixture into cooked vegetables. Stir in corn and cheese until cheese is melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 900.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

EASY CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



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I don't remember where this recipe came from but we really enjoy a hot bowl of this filling chowder on cold days. It is real easy to put together, filling and yummy! Not to mention a great way to use up leftover ham!

Provided by daggersmommy

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed cooked ham
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • In the drippings saute onion until tender.
  • Stir in flour until blended.
  • Gradually add milk and broth-bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the potatoes, corn and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in bacon.
  • Normally I don't use the bacon or chicken broth because I make a broth from the ham bone that I am using. And only about a half can of the corn. I also add a cup of diced carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 711.6, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.7

CHEESY VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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I've made this recipe so many times and it is fantastic! It is easy to do and tastes soooo good! Give it a try tonight! It was the Top-Rated recipe in Southern Living Magazine 2000.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 10 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
5 celery ribs, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
1 large potato, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) loaf processed cheese, cubed
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, undrained
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
celery leaves

Steps:

  • BRING first 6 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
  • Stir in corn; remove from heat.
  • MELT butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until mixture is smooth.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • STIR in milk and next 5 ingredients.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
  • Gradually stir cheese mixture into vegetable mixture.
  • COOK over medium heat, stirring constantly, until soup is thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
  • Makes: 2 quarts.

Tips:

  • For a creamier chowder, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are smooth.
  • To make the chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe instructions and then let it cool completely. Store the chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chowder over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This easy cheesy potato chowder is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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