Bean-Bacon Chowder

This is by no means a low fat dish, but it does make for some great comfort food. It’s one of my DH favorites.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon (cut up)
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups milk
• 2  medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  crushed dried thyme
• 22  ounces  baked beans (homemade preferred)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook bacon and onion in a saucepan until bacon is lightly browned and onion is tender.
2. Blend in flour.
3. Add milk: cook and stir until bubbly.
4. Dice potatoes; add with thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are done.
6. Stir in beans and heat through.