Best 8 Cheesy Potato And Ham Chowder Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting meal that's perfect for chilly days? Look no further than this Cheesy Potato and Ham Chowder. This hearty soup is packed with tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy, cheesy broth that will warm you from the inside out.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you're a meat lover, a vegetarian, or have dietary restrictions, there's a Cheesy Potato and Ham Chowder variation that's perfect for you.

The classic Cheesy Potato and Ham Chowder features chunks of ham, diced potatoes, and a creamy broth made with milk, butter, and flour. But if you're looking for a lighter option, you can substitute chicken broth for the milk and use low-fat cheese. And for a vegetarian version, simply omit the ham and add extra vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or corn.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying soup. So grab a bowl and get ready to indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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

HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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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

CHEESY POTATO AND HAM CHOWDER



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What a wonderful soup to have on a cold winter day! Comfort food at it's best, this rich creamy soup is filled with chunks of potato, ham, cheese and hard cooked eggs. I've also made it using smoked sausage or bacon instead of ham. Either way, it's a very satisfying soup that my family loves. (Please note: the cook time...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalk(s) celery, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole milk
1 qt whole milk
1 qt half and half
4 envelopes ham flavoring concentrate (from a 1.41 ounce box)
4 large russett potatoes, baked, peeled and roughly smashed
1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed (bite size pieces)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped
2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Place a 5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the butter, oil, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables just start to soften.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the 1/2 cup of milk. Mix well to break up any lumps. Set aside.
  • 3. Add the remaining milk and half & half to the Dutch oven. Mix well and heat thru, stirring often. Add the flour mixture and cook over medium high heat until thickened, stirring often to avoid sticking and burning.
  • 4. Add the ham flavoring, potatoes, ham, cheese, eggs and parsley flakes. Mix well.
  • 5. Bring to a simmer and cook an additional 6-7 minutes, stirring often, to heat through.
  • 6. Serve garnished with shredded cheese and/or dried parsley flakes.

POTATO HAM CHOWDER



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"I find that homemade is always best...especially when it comes to soup," assures Esther Danielson of Lake Arrowhead, California. This rich and hearty broth features chunks of potatoes, ham and lots of dill flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute the ham, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes or until ham is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Add the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into chowder. Add dill and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



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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.

CHEESY HAM AND CORN CHOWDER



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Chowders always bring to mind a picture of a cozy, kicked-back, winter-time family meal; cuddled up around a roaring fireplace with plenty of warm food, good cheer and loving friends. This one is a Sunday night family favorite - easy on the cook (and the cook's pocketbook), yet sure to bring raves from the hubby and kids. Enjoy!

Provided by Geralyn Walters

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder together in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add celery; cook until all vegetables are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk flour into butter until smooth. Return saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir milk mixture into vegetable mixture; add corn, Cheddar cheese, and ham, reduce heat to low, and simmer until ham is heated through and cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 2034.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CHEESY HAM, POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER



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We have the secret to making the kind of cheesy ham, potato and corn chowder that tastes like you spent all day making it. No need to tell that you didn't!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb. baking potato es (about 2), peeled, cubed
1 cups cubed ham
1 can (14.75 oz.) corn, undrained
3/4 cup CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender; drain. Return potatoes to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook 5 to 10 min. or until CHEEZ WHIZ is melted and soup is heated through, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 12 g

CHEESY HAM POTATO BAKE



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I have been told by several people that this could possibly be the best thing they ever tasted!! A delicious and easy casserole your kids will beg you to make!! Cheese, ham, and hash browns make this a dish even your pickiest eater will like!

Provided by Heather Gray

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (30 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (12 ounce) package pre-cooked ham steak, diced
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir hash browns, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until brown, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 730.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HAM AND CHEESY POTATO DINNER



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Super easy slow cooker recipe with few ingredients. A true comfort food.

Provided by CMDKQB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 5h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
28 ounces frozen diced potatoes with peppers and onions, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (3 pound) boneless fully cooked ham, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Combine potatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, cream of celery soup, and sour cream in the slow cooker.
  • Place ham on top of potato mixture.
  • Cook potato mixture on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 113.4 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 2158.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a medium-sized potato for this recipe so that it cooks evenly.
  • If you don't have any ham, you can substitute cooked bacon or sausage.
  • If you want a thicker chowder, add more flour to the recipe.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
  • To make the chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the chowder, reheat it over medium heat until it's warmed through.

Conclusion:

This cheesy potato and ham chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try.

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