Pampered Chef Loaded Baked Potato Chowder Food

PAMPERED CHEF LOADED BAKED POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Santoku Knife.
• Place in Deep Covered Baker.
• Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over the potatoes.
• Microwave, covered on high for 11 minutes. Remove baker from microwave.
• Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center.
• Cover and microwave on high 8 to 11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
• Remove baker from microwave and coarsely mash potatoes with Mix 'N Chop.
• Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in Classic Batter Bowl.
• Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth.
• Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker.
• Microwave, covered, on high 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
• Slice green onions with Chef's Knife.
• Carefully remove baker from microwave.
• Grate cheddar cheese over chowder using Rotary Grater.
• Add green onions, salt, and black pepper and mix using Small Mix 'N Scraper until cheese is melted.
• Serve with bacon, sour cream, and broccoli, if desired.