Best 10 Bacon Cheese Potato Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our enticing Bacon Cheese Potato Chowder, a comforting and hearty dish that promises to warm your soul. This delectable chowder boasts a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crispy bacon, melted cheese, tender potatoes, and a velvety broth. Experience the perfect balance of smoky, cheesy, and earthy notes in every spoonful. This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your preferences, from a classic version to one with a kick of spice. Discover the irresistible Bacon Cheddar Potato Chowder, a delightful twist with a gooey blend of cheddar cheese and bacon. For a vegetarian delight, try the Vegetable Potato Chowder, packed with an array of colorful vegetables and a creamy coconut milk base. And for those seeking a seafood sensation, embark on a culinary journey with the Fish Chowder, brimming with succulent fish, tender potatoes, and a flavorful broth.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH BACON



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Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven. Melted yellow Cheddar makes a great finishing touch. If you prefer to buy only one type of cheese, then add extra white Cheddar.

Provided by Karen Schroeder-Rankin

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions
1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
3 tablespoons butter
3 small garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping

Steps:

  • Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar.

BACON, CHEESE & POTATO CHOWDER



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Take what you love about a loaded baked potato and turn it into our Bacon, Cheese & Potato Chowder! Include this potato chowder in your smart eating plan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Milk

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of potato soup
3 cups fat-free milk
2 cups ORE-IDA Diced Hash Brown Potatoes
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix soup and milk in large saucepan. Stir in potatoes.
  • Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve topped with cheese, bacon and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

BACON-POTATO CORN CHOWDER



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cubed
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

CHEDDAR POTATO CHOWDER



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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

2 cups water
2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

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.

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.

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.

CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h1m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, chopped
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 cups chicken stock
6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 pound sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

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 POTATO CHOWDER



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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

12 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, sliced
12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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.

BACON, CHEESE AND POTATO CHOWDER



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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

3 cups nonfat milk or 3 cups milk
10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of potato soup
2 cups hash brown potatoes, frozen
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

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

BACON AND POTATO CHOWDER



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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

6 slices bacon, very smokey local bacon is better
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups potatoes, diced
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons flour
1 (354 ml) can evaporated 2% milk

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

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the chowder will be. Look for fresh, flavorful potatoes, bacon, and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be cooked through but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. A sharp or extra-sharp cheddar will give the chowder a rich, cheesy flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables to the chowder, such as corn, peas, or carrots. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheese potato chowder is a hearty, comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious chowder that your family and friends will love.

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