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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 423.07 kcal High 21%
- Protein 23.87 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 29.46 g 11%
- Total Fat 22.64 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 13.47 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.13 mg High 28%
- Sodium 2282.48 mg High 99%
- Dietary Fiber 2.06 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 11.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 394.98 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 397.18 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 60.25 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 3.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
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 423.07 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 423.07 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.
- Is Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder healthy?
- Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 423.07 calories and 23.87 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2282.48 mg (99% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.47 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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