Loaded Baked Potato Chowder

By á-4090

Ingredients

• 3 baking potatoes
• 3 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• Additional toppings such as: chopped cooked bacon, sour cream, steamed broccoli

Preparation

Step 1

Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and place in baker (microwave safe bowl). Pour 1/2 cup of themil over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on high 11 minutes. Remove baker from microwave. Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center. Cover, microwave on high 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove baker from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes.
Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in bowl. Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker. Microwave, covered, on high 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot. Slice green onions.
Carefully remove baker from microwave. Grate cheddar cheese over chowder, add green onions, salt and black pepper and mix until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings if desired.