Description
Cheeseburger Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, marrying creamy textures with savory cheeseburger flavors. This hearty dish features tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese simmered to perfection. Ideal for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this chowder transforms simple ingredients into a deliciously satisfying experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Pickles (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and leave drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the drippings; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve in bowls topped with crispy bacon bits or pickles if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg