Warm & Cozy Winter Recipes {Day 7}

Happy Tuesday!

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Today's recipe is a 'stay in your pajamas all day' kind of comfort food! Enjoy!

Cheddar Ham Chowder

(from old magazine clipping)

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ingredients:

2 c. water

2 c. cubed peeled potatoes

1/2 c. sliced carrots

1/2 c. sliced celery

1/4 c. chopped onion

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 c. butter or margarine

1/4 c. flour

2 c. milk

2 c. (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1-1/2 c. cubed fully cooked ham

preparation:

In a large saucepan, bring water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and papper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables; return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally. Makes 6-8 servings. (2 quarts)

What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is. You have a pot of heart warming chowder in no time at all, and don't forget the cornbread muffins! I always double this recipe to feed my hoard of men! :)

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This is a great recipe to have when you need to use up all the left over ham from Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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If you love cinnamon as much as I do, then you'd better check back tomorrow for Day 8!

Hint, hint!