Best 6 Oven Cheese Chowder Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Oven cheese chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a creamy broth, vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, and is topped with a layer of crispy croutons or crackers. Add a side salad for a complete meal. This chowder is also easy to make, and can be prepared in advance and reheated when you're ready to serve.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



Cheesy Ham Chowder image

My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. -Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER



Cheeseburger Chowder image

This is a quick, hearty dish that the family is sure to love!

Provided by boorandy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans diced new potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups milk
1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), cut into chunks
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add diced potatoes and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix milk, processed cheese food, and Cheddar cheese into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until heated through and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes; season with pepper. Add mashed potatoes for a thicker chowder; cook until heated through and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 912.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER



Ham and Cheese Chowder image

A family favorite. This was so quick and easy, great for a weeknight.

Provided by Heather Waldron

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
¼ cup butter
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, broth, carrots, and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn and ham. Reduce heat to lowest setting.
  • While soup simmers, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch. Add milk and whisk to combine. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture into the pot with the soup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes more, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1494.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

RICH SEAFOOD CHOWDER



Rich Seafood Chowder image

This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish. Substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for all or part of the milk to make this soup even richer. -Anita Culver, Royersford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 cups seafood stock
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, drained
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Add stock, potato, Worcestershire, salt and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Add the shrimp, clams, crab and cream cheese; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

WISCONSIN CHEESE CHOWDER



wisconsin cheese chowder image

when summer ends my soup cravings appear. this is a nice quick week night version from quick & tasty recipes

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
3 1/2 whole sliced scallions
4 cups diced red potatoes, peeled
1 can chicken broth (10 oz)
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk
salt, pepper to taste
1 dash of fresh ground nutmeg
3/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
cooking spray

Steps:

  • spray a dutch oven with cooking spray place over medium heat and add carrots, celery, scallions and saute until softened add potatoes and chicken broth bring to boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are soft place flour in a bowl, add milk and blend with a whisk, add to pot season with salt, pepper, nutmeg add white wine cook for a minute to blend flavors.
  • remove from heat, add cheeses stirring to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 534.6, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 15.7

EASY FISH CHOWDER



Easy Fish Chowder image

A belly-warmer for the long cold days of winter and a meal in itself...Serve with some oyster crackers!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs haddock fillets
3 cups water
4 cups potatoes, 1/2 inch chunks
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place haddock and water in a dutch oven and heat to boiling.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 10-15 minutes or until the fish is white and flakes easily.
  • Remove the halibut, reserving (set aside) the 'broth' (liquid); cut the haddock into bite size pieces.
  • Return 1 CUP of the reserved broth to the dutch oven.
  • Add the potatoes, onion and green pepper and simmer 15 minutes or just until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the remaining broth, the haddock, tomato, milk, salt and pepper.
  • Heat until hot, but do not boil; sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 141.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 26.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor. Good options include cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère, and Monterey Jack.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. In addition to the traditional vegetables used in chowder, such as potatoes, carrots, and celery, you can also add other vegetables, such as corn, peas, or broccoli.
  • Make sure to use a good quality seafood stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder. If you don't have any seafood stock on hand, you can make your own by simmering fish bones and vegetables in water.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood only needs to be cooked for a few minutes, or it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve your chowder hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Cheese chowder is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a cheese chowder that will impress your family and friends.

Related Topics