Creamy Ham and Cheddar Chowder
Brittany Haag
Berks County Dairy Princess
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced broccoli
- ½ diced onion
- 5 cups water
- 1 TBSP salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup BUTTER
- 1 cup flour
- 5 cups MILK
- 4 cups shredded CHEDDAR CHEESE
- 2 cups diced cooked ham.
Directions
Cook vegetables, water and spices for 10 minutes or until tender. Make white sauce in heavy pan with BUTTER, flour and 5 cups of MILK. Heat over medium heat, stirring until it thickens and boils. Add CHEESE and lower heat to simmer. Add ham and un-drained vegetables. Gently stir and mix vegetables through. Bring almost to a boil and remove from heat. Ready to serve! Serves 10-12.