Jalapeno Popper and Potato Chowder

One of my favorite things to cook on my Smoker is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. When I serve them when I have friends come over they are always a bit hit! Since it is Winter I don't want to cook outside in freezing weather.

So today I will try to bring all the classic flavors of Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers together in a warm bowl of Chowder. Nothing is better than a big bowl of soup on those cold days!

Ingredients:

12 slices bacon, diced

1/4 cup butter

1 large yellow onion, diced

4 large jalapeno peppers - halved, seeded, and thinly sliced

8 medium potatoes, diced

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 cup milk, or more as needed

1 tablespoon salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

4 stalks green onion, chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Place diced bacon in a skillet and over medium-high heat and cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.

Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot. Add yellow onion and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potatoes, chicken broth, 1 cup milk, salt, rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and bacon; stir until cream cheese has melted.

Add Cheddar, a little at a time, stirring to incorporate after each addition. If the chowder is too thick, you can add more milk to reach the desired consistency.

Stir in most of the green onion and parsley until slightly wilted. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining green onion and parsley. Serve and enjoy!

To watch me prepare this recipe step by step, simply watch my video below.