Creamy Potato
Chowder
1 cup frozen hash brown
potatoes
4 strips of bacon, diced
1 cup milk
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon thyme
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Saute frozen hash brown potatoes (thawed),
and diced strips of bacon in a kettle until the bacon is crisp;
drain. Add milk, half and half, butter, chicken broth, and thyme.
Bring to a boil. Stir in previously prepared mashed potatoes
and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with
chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Makes 6 servings.
