CHEESY HAM CHOWDER

By babygirl36

Ingredients

• 10 bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 3 Tbs flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 cup cubed potatoes
• 1 can (15-1/4 oz.) whole kernel corn drained
• 2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
• pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

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, sauté onions 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 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham. Heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.