Friday, December 18, 2009





Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups chopped potato (2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 10 ounces American cheese, torn
1 15-ounce can cream-style corn
2 cups cubed cooked ham
Black pepper (optional)

1. In a large saucepan combine water, potato, carrot, celery, and onion. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper; add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

3. Add cheese to milk mixture. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Add cheese mixture to potato mixture. Stir in corn and ham. Heat through, but do not boil. If desired, season with additional pepper.

4. Makes 6 servings (9 cups)
Calories 490
Total fat (g) 30
Saturated Fat (g) 16
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1
Cholesterol (mg) 103
Sodium (mg) 1,198
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 11
Carbohydrate (g) 33
Total sugar (g) 8
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 25
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 13.581063
Calcium (DV%) 46
Iron (DV%) 12
Starch (d.e.) 1.5
Milk (d.e.) .5
Very-fat Meat (d.e.) 2.5

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