Salmon Stew

From Smiley_face46455

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans salmon, de-boned and cleaned
• 10  medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1  quart heavy whipping cream
• 4 1⁄2 cups  of cold  whole milk
• 2  teaspoons  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Combine salmon, potatoes, heavy cream, garlic salt, and 4 cups whole milk (reserve 1/2 cup for later, keep cold) in a large thick-bottomed pot. Heat on high until a rapid boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until potatoes begin to become tender.
2. Dissolve corn starch in reserved 1/2 cup cold whole milk. Slowly add to stew mixture. Simmer at least 5 minutes. Stew will thicken.
3. Serve with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.