Cheesy Corn Chowder

February 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Cheesy Corn Chowder

Cheesy Corn Chowder

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I’ve had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste.  It makes a big pot – enough for seconds!!

                  Lola Comer                                                                         Marysville, Washington

 

Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipe

 

Cheese Corn Chowder

6 bacon strips, chopped

¾ cup chopped sweet onion

2 ½ cup water

2 ½ cups cubed peeled potatoes

2 cups sliced fresh carrots

2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules

3 cans (11 oz.) gold and white corn, drained

½ tsp. pepper

7 Tbsp. flour

5 cups 2% milk

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

 

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender.  Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil.  Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in corn and pepper.  In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Reduce heat.  Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.        15 servings

 

(Recipe for Cheesy Corn Chowder was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Cajun Shrimp Chowder

January 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

Cyndee Giebler writes, “Nothing is terribly specific in this recipe.  I just kind of throw things in until it looks right.  I use the canned ingredients in the winter.”  Happily, this recipe is very flexible and tastes great no matter what.

Cajun Shrimp Chowder Recipe

 

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large onion, diced

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. CHILI POWDER (your choice of heat level)

¼ – 1 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPERS, to taste

1 can (15 oz.) corn

1 lb. tomatoes 4 medium or 1 can (15 oz.), seeded and chopped

1 quart milk

1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, softened

1-2 lbs. shelled shrimp, frozen or fresh

 (HIGHLIGHTED – are found in PENZEYS SPICES)

 

Place the potatoes in a kettle and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.  While the potatoes boil, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large kettle.  Add the onion and cook until translucent.  Add the CHILI POWDER and CRUSHED RED PEPPERS and cook for 1 minute.

Drain the potatoes and add to the kettle and stir gently to coat with oniony–chili powder goodness.  Add the corn kernels and tomatoes and let cook for 10 minutes.  Add to milk and bring to a simmer.  Ladle out about half of the hot liquid into a blender with the cream cheese.  Blend until smooth.  Pour the liquid back into the kettle.

Add the shrimp and gently simmer (DO NOT BOIL) until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Add salt to taste and serve.            12-14 servings

 

(Recipe for Cajun Shrimp Chowder was in Penzeys Spices catalog)

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Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

November 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I invented this soup accidentally!  Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn’t know that “chowder” was a kind of soup – so I made mashed potatoes to go with the dish I was making.  We ended up dunking our mashed potatoes into the soup as “gravy” – and it was delicious!

          Karen Davies                                                                     Wanipigow, Manitoba

 

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder Recipe

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

½ lb. ground turkey or beef

½ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 can (10 ¾ oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted

¾ cup milk

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 to 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced

 

In a large saucepan, cook beef with onion and green peppers until the beef is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce.  Add broccoli and potatoes.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Individual Turkey Potpies

November 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
Individual Turkey Potpies

Individual Turkey Potpies

 

Savory, creamy potpies are a great way to make those old leftovers new again.  These are not your grandma’s pot pies…they are made with fresh herbs, a silky homemade Dijon sauce and a puff pastry top.

           Victoria Bond                                                            Tempe, Arizona

 

Individual Turkey Potpies Recipe

Individual Turkey Potpies

2 ½ cups cubed peeled potatoes

1 cup chopped onions

¾ cup sliced fresh carrots

½ cup chopped celery

1 Tbsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

½ cup fresh peas

½ tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/8 tsp. dried thyme

½ tsp. minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Sauce:   ¼ cup butter. cubed

6 Tbsp. flour

2 cups 2% milk

1 cup chicken broth

½ cup heavy whipping cream

3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. capers, drained

1 tsp. minced fresh tarragon or ¼ tsp. dried tarragon

1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or dried thyme

1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or ¼ tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

½ tsp. rubbed sage

½ tsp. dried marjoram

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Crust:   1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 egg

1 Tbsp. water

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, sauté the potatoes, onions, carrots and celery in oil for 8 minutes.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Stir in the turkey, peas, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; heat through.

In a large saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk, broth and cream.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thicken.  Stir in the mustard, capers, herbs, nutmeg, salt, pepper and potato mixture.  Divide among six greased 10 oz. ramekins.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into 13 x 9 inch rectangle.  Cut into six squares.  Place one pastry over each ramekin; pressing to seal edges.  Beat egg and water; brush over pastry.  Sprinkle with cheese.

Place ramekins on a baking sheet.  Bake, uncovered, at 400 F. for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

6 servings

 

(Recipe for Individual Turkey Potpies came from Taste of Home, 2013)

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