My Tater Chowder...Source: Jim Mixson 1 1/2 # potatoes, cubed 1/4 # bacon 1/4 # smoked ham trim, chopped 1/2 C chopped onion 2 C chicken broth 1 can evaporated milk 2 T butter 1/4 C flour 2 T sour cream 1/2 C cheddar cheese JGM Mix 4+ (This is my concoction; see the recipe.) May substitute salt and pepper or other favorite seasoning In a large sauce pan, add chicken broth, potatoes and onions Cook until just tender Fry bacon to crispy, and chop Add 1 T bacon drippings to potato mix. Add chopped bacon and ham to potato mix In bacon skillet, pour evaporated milk. Melt in butter. Slowly add flour and sour cream, simmering and stirring to homogeneous mixture. Add to potato pot. Add cheese and simmer; it will thicken. Season to taste. |