Southern Ham & Cheddar Chowder

A rich, hearty chowder with ham, potatoes, onion, white cheddar, corn and macaroni - comfort food made for cool nights and relaxed gatherings.

Recipe number

10

Category

Soups, Chowders & Bowls

Servings

6-8

Prep time

15 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Collection

Camper Seasoning Mix Cookbook

Recipe by

Pretty Camper Company

Source

The Pretty Camper Cookbook — Recipe #10

Camper Kitchen

Stovetop Friendly | One-Pot | Slow Cooker Adaptable

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Camper Seasoning Mix
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour — mix with the listed Camper Seasoning Mix to make seasoned flour
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese — shredded
• 1 large onion — chopped
• 2 cups ham — cubed
• 2 cups red potatoes — coarsely chopped
• 2 cups cooked macaroni noodles
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley — chopped; for serving
• 1 bunch green onions — chopped; for serving
• 8 crusty bread slices — for serving

Cooking Steps

1. Cook macaroni pasta according to package directions to make two cups cooked.

2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.

   Timer: 5 minutes · Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven

3. Add the seasoned flour mixture and stir for 2 minutes.

   Timer: 2 minutes

4. Slowly add the chicken broth and use a whisk to prevent or remove any lumps if needed.

   Equipment: Whisk

5. Slowly add the milk and use a whisk to prevent or remove any lumps if needed. Add salt and pepper.

   Equipment: Whisk

6. Add the cheese and continue to stir for a few minutes until it is melted.

7. Add the ham, potatoes, corn and macaroni. Stirring frequently, cook on the lowest heat setting for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

   Timer: 30 minutes · Heat: Lowest heat

8. Serve in individual bowls and top with green onion and parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

Kitchen Tips

Crumbled bacon, chopped chives, and more cheese are also good toppings to use when serving! If you have leftover baked macaroni and cheese and ham, you can add 2.5 cups mac and cheese to replace the 2 cups cooked macaroni and use only 1 cup cheese in the main recipe.