Winter Chowder

Name: Winter Chowder
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces); 1 cup fresh or frozen brussels sprouts, quartered; 1-1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup fresh or frozen brussels sprouts, quartered
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, bring the potatoes, onion and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. Mash potatoes (mixture will not be smooth). Stir in the onion salt, pepper, salt and hot sauce; set aside.
2

In a
3

coated with cooking spray, saute ham and brussels sprouts for 5-6 minutes or until sprouts are tender. Stir into the potato mixture. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4

Gradually stir in 1/2 cup cheese; cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with remaining cheese.