Ingredients

  • 3 c. water
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 c. diced green pepper
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 4 c. (1 lb.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained
  • 1/4 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 3 1/2 c. milk

Method

  • Combine water and bouillon cubes in a Dutch oven; bring to boil.
  • Add vegetables; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan; blend in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Stir cheese sauce, pimento and hot sauce into vegetable mixture.
  • Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil.
  • Yield:
  • 8 to 10 servings.