Ham and Cheddar Chowder

It's finally starting to feel like fall here in the Midwest.  The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and pumpkins are everywhere.  This recipe is one of my family's favorites to warm up to.  It is a creamy chowder that warms you from head to toe.

Directions:

STEP 1:
2 c. carrots, diced
2 c. celery, diced
2 c. onion, diced
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
10 c. water

Bring the veggies and water to a boil in a large pot.  Boil until tender, approximately 15 minutes.  Reduce to medium heat.

STEP 2:
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour (gluten-free if needed)
1 tsp. salt
4 c. milk
2 tsp. garlic powder

Mix these three ingredients together in a small bowl with a whisk.  Gradually add to vegetables in water and stir thoroughly.

STEP 3:
4 c. ham, diced
16 oz. package of shredded cheddar cheese
bacon bits
crackers

Add ham and cheese to chowder, saving a little of the cheese to sprinkle on the top of servings.  Mix and heat thoroughly.  Serve with bacon bits, cheese, and crackers.

 

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Hawaiian Sweet Roll Sandwiches

I found this recipe while browsing Pinterest on the internet.  If you haven't discovered this site you have to check it out!!  I made them for a girl's night earlier this week and they were a hit.

1 pkg. of 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 onion (or 1 tsp onion powder)
1 stick of butter
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 lb. shaved ham
8 slices of Swiss cheese

Melt butter in microwave.  Add onion (or onion powder), mustard, Worcestershire, and seeds.  Mix thoroughly and set aside.  Slice rolls in half and place bottoms in an aluminum foil lined 9x13 pan.  Spread 3/4 of butter mixture on rolls, followed by ham and cheese.  Top with the roll tops.  Spread remaining butter mixture over tops of sandwiches.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 
 
Source: Pinterest, Beyer Beware blog