Cheeseburger Chowder: A Hearty Family Favorite

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced new potatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups milk
• 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), cut into chunks
• 0.5 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
• ground black pepper to taste
• 0.67 cup mashed potatoes

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease. Add the diced potatoes and onion, and cook until the onion is softened, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Pour in the milk, then stir in the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and everything is heated through, approximately 15-20 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
3. Gently stir in the mashed potatoes and continue to cook until the chowder is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540 kcal
• Fat Content: 35 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 912 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 117 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g