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Ingredients
- 3 large baking potatoes
- 3-1/2 cups milk, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 green onions with tops, sliced
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Peel (or not) and slice potatoes lengthwise. Place in 3 quart covered baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove dish from microwave. Move center potatoes to ends of dish and outer potatoes to center. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove dish from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes.
Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in large mixing bowl. Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to dish. Microwave, covered on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
Carefully remove dish from microwave. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over chowder; add green onions, salt and black pepper. Mix until cheese is melted.