Microwave Potato Corn Chowder
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine (or butter)
- 1/4 cup flour (all purpose)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk, 1%
- 2 potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 can corn, low-sodium (16 ounce, drained)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Melt margarine in glass bowl on HIGH for 30 to 50 seconds.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Blend milk into flour-margarine mixture.
- Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until thickened, stirring well each minute. Set aside.
- In a separate microwave safe bowl, cook 2 potatoes in 1 cup water. When potatoes are done add potatoes and cooking water to white sauce.
- Stir in one 16 ounce can of corn. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until steaming hot.
Nutrition
| Calories | 367 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program