American Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 4 cups potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 (12 ounce) package Little Smokies sausages or hot dogs, sliced
• 1/2 lb American cheese, cubed

Directions

1. 1

   Cook an stir onion in butter in 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat until tender.

2. 2

   Add potatoes, water, celery and seasonings.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat; cover.

5. 5

   Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Gradually add small amount of milk to flour, stirring until well blended.

7. 7

   Gradually add flour mixture to hot vegetables, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Stir in remaining milk and sausage; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.

9. 9

   Add american cheese; stir until melted.