Back to School Chowder

When money was tight, mom used to make this for us. Cheap eats and also a favorite with my kids.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  hot dog, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 1⁄2-3  cups milk
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine hot dogs, celery, carrots, green pepper, onion, and butter.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until blended.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Add cheese; stir until melted.