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

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

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.