Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder Recipe

Name: Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups chicken broth, divided; 8 slices bacon, roughly chopped, divided; 1 small onion, minced; 1 celery stalk, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt & pepper; 4 cups shredded cauliflower (1/2 large head); 2 tbsp water; 2 cups 2% milk; Hot sauce, to taste; 2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth, divided
8 slices bacon, roughly chopped, divided
1 small onion, minced
1 celery stalk, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & pepper
4 cups shredded cauliflower (1/2 large head)
2 tbsp water
2 cups 2% milk
Hot sauce, to taste
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, chopped

1
Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small bowl then set aside.
2
Cook bacon in a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined dish and remove all but 1 tbsp of grease from the pot. Add minced onion, celery and garlic to the pot then season with salt and pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Note: Since I was using a food processor to shred the cauliflower (you can also use a box grated), I used it to mince the other veggies simply by dropping them in and letting it spin. But mincing and grating by hand totally work, too.
4
Add cauliflower to the pot and stir to combine. Add water, cover, and steam cauliflower until tender, stirring a couple times, about 5-7 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and milk, turn up heat and bring to a boil.
5
Slowly whisk in flour/chicken broth mixture while stirring, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until chowder has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheddar cheese until smooth, then stir in half the cooked bacon. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and/or hot sauce. Serve topped with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups chicken broth, divided, 8 slices bacon, roughly chopped, divided, 1 small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

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