Double Cheese Souper Bowl

   

Number of Servings: 4
 
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, washed, diced
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk, warm
1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin Gouda cheese, shredded
White pepper, ground, to taste
5 drops hot sauce
1/2 cup ham, diced
1 tablespoon chives, minced     

Cooking Directions:
Over medium heat, in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, heat butter until melted. Stir in onion and celery, cover. Cook 3 minutes or until transparent. Stir often to prevent browning. Stir in flour to thicken. Cook until it bubbles. Slowly stir in warm milk, mixing until thickened and smooth. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and continue stirring. Reduce to very low heat and add Wisconsin Cheddar and Wisconsin Gouda cheeses, white pepper and hot sauce. Stir until well blended. Add ham and chives. Place in a thermos and bring to any sports event. Serve in mugs at your tailgate parties.

Recipe and photo © 2008 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.