Best 6 Easy Cheesy Potato Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting embrace of Easy Cheesy Potato Chowder, a culinary symphony of creamy indulgence and hearty flavors. This delectable chowder showcases tender potatoes simmered in a velvety broth, enveloped by a symphony of melted cheese that creates a luscious, golden tapestry. Each spoonful promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, where the soft potatoes yield to the velvety cheese, complemented by a medley of vegetables that add a delightful crunch and sweetness. Experience the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty lunch break. Dive into this culinary haven and let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure bliss.

In addition to the classic Easy Cheesy Potato Chowder, this article presents a tantalizing array of chowder variations that cater to diverse culinary preferences. Discover the smoky allure of the Corn and Smoked Sausage Chowder, where sweet corn and savory sausage unite in a smoky broth. Embark on a seafood odyssey with the New England Clam Chowder, a timeless classic that brims with tender clams and a creamy broth infused with the essence of the sea. For a vegetarian delight, explore the hearty Vegetable Chowder, a vibrant tapestry of fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Each chowder recipe promises a unique culinary adventure, ensuring that every palate finds solace and satisfaction.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY POTATOES



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These potatoes are loaded with creamy goodness like sour cream and cheddar cheese and make a perfect side dish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds diced potatoes (or 30 ounces country style hash browns)
¼ cup butter (melted)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cream of chicken soup (or cream of cheddar)
¼ cup green onion (chopped)
2 cup cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • If using fresh potatoes, place in a saucepan with cold water. Simmer 12-14 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  • Melt butter, add sour cream, soup, onion and 1 ½ cups cheese.
  • Toss in the potatoes (or frozen hash brown potatoes) and combine. Spread into a prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake for 28-30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER



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This hearty chowder makes a great lunch or dinner. Serve with a green salad and slices of whole grain bread to complete the meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 brick (8 oz) 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)*
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain. Reserve 1 cup potatoes; return remaining potatoes to saucepan. In small bowl, mash reserved potatoes with fork; return to saucepan.
  • Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add broccoli. Return to boiling; cook uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In small bowl, stir flour into milk with wire whisk until well mixed. Add milk mixture to potato mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream and green onions; cook until thoroughly heated.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER



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Comfort food . . . hot and tasty for those cold winter days.

Provided by Jackay

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Mexican-style processed cheese food

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 11 g

POTATO CHOWDER SOUP I



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This is a creamy, cheesy soup that is easy and delicious! Great in bread bowls.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
2 cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and salt in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk and flour in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and thick.
  • Pour milk mixture into cooked vegetables. Stir in corn and cheese until cheese is melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 900.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER



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One of my goals in life is to make as many delicious things from potatoes as possible...They're so CHEAP! I absolutely could not believe how good this was. I'm a beginning cook, so it was a little intimidating how attentive I had to be to the chowder-making process, but that's just the way chowders are--and this was SO worth it. I've cooked it for everyone I know, so they think I'm some kind of fancy kitchen goddess. It's simply lovely to make on a chilly night (isn't it pleasant to huddle near delicious-smelling steam rising off of yummy food when it's cold out there?), and I like to serve it with beer bread. I often add more veggies than the recipes calls for, and have used all different kinds of cheeses as well.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups milk
8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed

Steps:

  • Combine water, potatoes, celery and carrot in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir onions in butter until onions are tender but not brown (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper (and cayenne if using). Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  • Stir in milk and potato mix.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Stir in cheeses and caraway seeds.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cheeses are melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.5, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 813.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include Yukon Gold, Russet, and Red potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will add a lot of flavor to your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to add other vegetables. Some good options include carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season your chowder to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve your chowder hot. It's also delicious served cold, but it's best when it's hot and cheesy.

Conclusion:

Cheesy potato chowder is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. So next time you're looking for a warm and hearty soup, give this cheesy potato chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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