Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

This creamy, bacon-Cheddar cauliflower chowder recipe is a great alternative to potato chowder. Sharp Cheddar cheese and bacon really amp up the flavor.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
252 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot. Crumble bacon; set aside.
Step 2
Add celery and garlic to the pot; cook until celery is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cauliflower, water, and onion powder; cover pot and steam cauliflower, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add milk, 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, and hot sauce; bring to a boil.
Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk flour into remaining chicken broth in a small bowl; slowly stir into boiling chowder. Add Cheddar cheese and 1/2 bacon; stir until smooth and cheese has melted.
Step 5
Season with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Top servings with remaining 1/2 bacon.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
  • 5 cups finely chopped cauliflower

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