Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder
Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder is a hearty bowlful with smoky ham, sweet corn, and tender vegetables in a rich, well-seasoned broth finished with sharp Cheddar. It’s comforting and savory-sweet, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings or serving as a satisfying dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and onion; cook for another 10 minutes. Add the celery; cook until all the vegetables are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Take it off the heat and whisk in the flour until smooth. Put the saucepan back over medium heat; slowly add the milk to the butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until the mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir the milk mixture into the vegetable mixture. Add the corn, Cheddar cheese, and ham; reduce the heat to low and simmer until the ham is heated through and the cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 391.31 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.84 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.92 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 73.31 mg High
- Sodium 2542.65 mg High
- Fiber 2.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.73 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 367.85 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source
- Potassium 321.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 45.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.69 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 391.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Bouillon. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
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