Wisconsin Cheese Chowder Recipes

HAM & CHEESE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place potatoes and baking soda in a large saucepan. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup potato water., In same pan, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk and reserved potato water. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in ham and potatoes; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with chives and pepper.

WISCONSIN CHEESE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add sausage and vegetables; cook 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Whisk in flour and mustard until blended.
• Add broth gradually, stirring until well blended after each addition; simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Add 1/3 cup cheese; cook until completely melted, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining cheese, adding in 2 separate batches. (Do not allow chowder to come to boil.)

WISCONSIN CHEESE CHOWDER

Steps:

• spray a dutch oven with cooking spray place over medium heat and add carrots, celery, scallions and saute until softened add potatoes and chicken broth bring to boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are soft place flour in a bowl, add milk and blend with a whisk, add to pot season with salt, pepper, nutmeg add white wine cook for a minute to blend flavors.
• remove from heat, add cheeses stirring to melt.

WISCONSIN BRATS AND BEER CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and shallots. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10-15 minutes or until the onion is very soft and golden.
• 2. In a large screw top jar, combine broth and flour. Cover and shake until combined and smooth. Stir into the onion mixture. Add the milk (or cream) and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Gradually, stir in the cheese; reduce heat to low. Cook stirring frequently until cheese melts, but do not boil!
• 3. Stir in the bratwurst and beer. Stir until just heated through. Serve. Garnish with freshly chopped chives or green onion tops and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar as garnish. Serve with warm rye bread, garlic bread or any crusty bread. Also wonderful served in bread bowls.