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Monday, March 9, 2009

Puerco y Papa (Pig & Potato) Cheese Chowder

3 medium russet potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder
salt and pepper
3 cups water
2 cups whole milk, 1/2 and 1/2 or cream
3 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
6 slices cooked bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 slices cooked dinner ham, chopped
1 small can diced green chilis

In a large pot (nonstick) melt butter and add potatoes. If you want to use raw bacon, cook it in the pot, leave about 2 tablespoons of the grease in the pot and omit the butter. Add salt and pepper, onion and garlic powder and cook potatoes in butter or bacon grease for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and boil until potatoes are almost done. Lower heat to medium and stir in milk and add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and then add cooked bacon and ham (I used spiral sliced ham I had frozen after Christmas). Add green chilis and cook until meat is heated through.
I just made this recipe up last night so if something doesn't make sense feel free to leave a comment about it and I'll try to help. I'm not a professional :)

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