Easy Clam Chowder & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. This creamy Clam Chowder recipe is one of my families favorites, I’m sure it’s the bacon that makes it a favorite. When the chowder is paired with a grilled cheese sandwich it makes for the perfect cheap and easy meal. #easyrecipes #cheapmeals #souprecipe #clamchowder
I love soup, especially cream based ones, there’s something very comforting about eating a nice, hot bowl soup. One of the things that I look forward to when Fall roles around is adding soup to our weekly menus. Although Fall hasn’t hit quite yet I had a craving for a big bowl of Clam Chowder last week. It wasn’t on our menu but luckily I had all of the ingredients needed to comfort my craving.
What is a bowl of soup without a nice partner? Grilled Cheese sandwiches always pair well with soup and when you add a little avocado and tomato it makes their partnership even tastier.
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Clam Chowder w/grilled cheese sandwiches
Serves: 4
| Category: Fish & Seafood | Author: Robin Buster  Ingredients·
3 slices bacon, chopped ·
6½ ounces minced clams, reserve liquid ·
1 medium onion, chopped ·
3 medium potatoes, diced ·
1 cup boiling water ·
Salt and pepper, to taste ·
2 cups milk ·
5 tablespoons butter ·
8 slices bread ·
4 ounces cheese Instructions
Cook
bacon pieces in a fry pan until crisp. Add onions and cook until tender. Add clams, reserved liquid, boiling water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir in milk and butter. Cook until heated. Heat
skillet over medium heat. While the pan is heating, butter the outside of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread, butter side down in the hot skillet. Place cheese on the bread in the skillet and top with a slice of bread, butter side up. When the bread has browned, flip and brown the other side. |
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Shopping List for Clam Chowder Dinner
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Qty
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Item
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Dept.
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Store
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Price
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Price
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2 oz
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Bacon
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Meat
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Save-A-Lot
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$0.30
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*1 pound for $2.39 – on sale
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6½ ounces
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Clams, minced
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Canned
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Kroger
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$2.19
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6½ ounces for $2.19
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½ medium
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Produce
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Aldi
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$0.08
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*3 pounds for $0.79 – on sale
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1 pound
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Produce
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Aldi
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$0.21
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*10 pounds for $1.99 – on sale
Approx. 3 medium potatoes/pound
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16 ounces
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Dairy
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Aldi
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$0.24
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*1 gallon for $1.99 – on sale
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5 tablespoons
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Dairy
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Aldi
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$0.25
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*1 pound for $1.69 – on sale
Can be frozen for up to 6 months
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8 slices
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Bakery
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Kroger
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$0.40
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20 ounce loaf for $1.00 – on sale
Appox. 22 slice per 20 ounce loaf
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4 ounces
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Cheese, Velveeta
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Dairy
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Save-A-Lot
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$0.75
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32 ounces for $5.99
Brand – So Cheesy
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Feed 4 for
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$4.42
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*Stock up price
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Savings Tip:
If you are looking for a meal that is both inexpensive and filling, soup is a great option. They are also a great way to use up your leftovers.
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