Best 7 Oven Cheese Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our oven-baked cheese chowder, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish is elevated with a rich and creamy broth, tender vegetables, and a golden-brown cheese crust. Each spoonful promises a comforting warmth, making it the perfect meal for chilly days.

Our recipe collection offers a variety of options to cater to different preferences. The classic oven-cheese chowder is a timeless favorite, featuring a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheese that creates a delectable crust. For a smoky twist, try the bacon and corn chowder, where crispy bacon and sweet corn add depth and texture to the chowder. If you're a seafood enthusiast, the clam chowder is a must-try, combining tender clams with a creamy broth for a taste of the ocean.

For those with dietary restrictions, we have a gluten-free version of the classic cheese chowder, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this comforting dish. And if you're looking for a vegetarian option, the vegetable chowder is packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, offering a nutritious and flavorful meal.

No matter your preference, our oven-cheese chowder recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling cozy and content.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE CHOWDER



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This satisfying remake of broccoli chowder benefits from the creamy texture of cooked potatoes and smooth, tangy reduced-fat sour cream instead of getting its richness from as much as a cup each of cream and cheese. Not only is the flavor vibrant, but a single serving gives you over half of the daily recommendation for vitamin C.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Broccoli Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces broccoli crowns, (see Ingredient Note), cut into 1-inch pieces, stems and florets separated
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion and celery soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add potato and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, dry mustard and cayenne; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and broccoli stems; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in florets; simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes more. Transfer 2 cups of the chowder to a bowl and mash; return to the pan.
  • Stir in Cheddar and sour cream; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the chowder is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 623 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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.

RICH SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish. Substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for all or part of the milk to make this soup even richer. -Anita Culver, Royersford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 cups seafood stock
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, drained
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Add stock, potato, Worcestershire, salt and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Add the shrimp, clams, crab and cream cheese; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CORN AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 whole onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, cut into pieces
3 whole bell peppers, finely diced (red, yellow, orange)
5 ears corn, kernels sliced off
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups half-and-half
1 heaping cup grated Monterey Jack
1 heaping cup grated pepper Jack
1/3 cup sliced green onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 bread bowls, hollowed out

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the bacon and cook for another minute or so, and then add the bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes. Finally, add the corn and cook for a minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour evenly over the top and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and stir well. Allow this to thicken for 3 or 4 minutes, and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half, and then cover and allow to simmer and thicken for 15 minutes or so.
  • Stir in the cheeses and green onions. When the cheese is melted and the soup is hot, check seasonings. Add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into the bread bowls and serve immediately.

ROASTED CORN CHOWDER



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Roasted fresh corn and potato chowder is hard to beat on a chilly day! For a twist, add just a few ounces of smoked salmon and have an incredible British Columbia-inspired smoked salmon corn chowder. Had this in a little cafe on a dock in Vancouver, BC while waiting for a sea plane to take me to the outer west coast of Vancouver Island for a late season salmon fishing trip. I spent several years playing around with it to recreate it. Don't know if I matched theirs exactly, but I have come up with this basic roasted corn chowder recipe that turns into a great smoked salmon chowder, too.

Provided by Will Bullock

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups fresh white corn kernels
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 pound bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups chicken stock, or as needed
6 potatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup half-and-half
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; stir in corn and tarragon and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Place skillet with corn in the preheated oven; roast, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly browned but not dry, about 20 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
  • Heat reserved bacon fat in Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook and stir until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour chicken stock over caramelized onions; stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to dissolve any browned bits, and bring to a boil. Stir corn, potatoes, parsley, garlic, celery, and paprika into onion mixture. Crumble bacon, reserving about 1/4 cup for garnish, and stir bacon into soup. Reduce heat to low; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter and half-and-half into soup; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved bacon and Cheddar cheese over soup to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 789.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

WISCONSIN CHEESE CHOWDER



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when summer ends my soup cravings appear. this is a nice quick week night version from quick & tasty recipes

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
3 1/2 whole sliced scallions
4 cups diced red potatoes, peeled
1 can chicken broth (10 oz)
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk
salt, pepper to taste
1 dash of fresh ground nutmeg
3/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
cooking spray

Steps:

  • spray a dutch oven with cooking spray place over medium heat and add carrots, celery, scallions and saute until softened add potatoes and chicken broth bring to boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are soft place flour in a bowl, add milk and blend with a whisk, add to pot season with salt, pepper, nutmeg add white wine cook for a minute to blend flavors.
  • remove from heat, add cheeses stirring to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 534.6, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheese: A combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère, creates a richer, more flavorful chowder.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients at once, the chowder will become thick and gloppy. Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the chowder to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Simmering allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the vegetables.
  • Season to taste: Taste the chowder and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: Cheese chowder is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Oven-baked cheese chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender vegetables, and golden-brown crust, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give oven-baked cheese chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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