LOADED BAKED POTATO CHOWDER

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb/1.1 kg)
3 1/2 cups (875 mL) milk, divided
4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
2-3 green onions with tops (1/4 cup/50 mL sliced)
4 oz (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
Optional toppings such as chopped cooked bacon, sour cream or steamed broccoli florets

Steps:

  • 1. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Santoku Knife; place in Deep Covered Baker. Pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove baker 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 baker from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes with Mix 'N Chop. 2. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in Classic Batter Bowl. Slowly add remaining 3 cups (750 mL) milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot. Slice green onions with Chef's Knife. 3, Carefully remove baker from microwave. Grate cheddar cheese over chowder using Rotary Grater; add green onions, salt and black pepper and mix using Small Mix 'N Scraper® until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings, if desired. Yield: 8 cups (2 L), 6 servings of about 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) Nutrients per serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 880 mg, Fiber 3 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available. Cook's Tips: For a lighter version, omit butter. Substitute fat-free (skim) milk, reduced-fat (Neufchâtel) cheese and light cheddar for the 2% milk and full-fat cheeses. U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 300, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 890 mg, Fiber 3 g

Amir Saleem
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I will definitely be making this chowder again.


Sana Shah
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes.


Bijaya Kunwar
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I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful.


nikisha Shrestha official
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This chowder is the best! I've tried other recipes, but this one is always my favorite.


Farooq Soomro
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Yum!


CraZLove82
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5 stars!


Hasan Tosun
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This chowder is delicious and easy to make. I added some extra vegetables, and it was perfect.


Ali hayder lakho
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes.


Harry Sheikh
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


tatiana bailie
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


Zainab Saleem
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This chowder was delicious! I added some extra cheese and bacon, and it was perfect. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.