This recipe has officially become a family favorite β and for good reason! Itβs rich, hearty, full of flavor, and absolutely impossible to resist. The combination of creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, and melted cheese makes every spoonful feel like a warm hug.
Hereβs how to make it π
π₯ Ingredients:
- 4β5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1Β½ cups milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 5β6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, pepper, and parsley to taste
π©βπ³ Directions:
1οΈβ£ In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside β leave a bit of the grease for flavor.
2οΈβ£ Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in butter and flour to make a light roux.
3οΈβ£ Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring, then add the diced potatoes.
4οΈβ£ Simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 15β20 minutes).
5οΈβ£ Stir in milk, cheese, bacon, and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
6οΈβ£ Cook another 5β10 minutes on low heat until thick and creamy.
Serve hot, topped with extra shredded cheese and bacon bits β and watch it disappear fast!
Once you try it, youβll understand why everyone who tastes it asks for seconds. π