Similar to cheddar chowder, but different enough to try. It's good!
3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
Crushed red pepper flakes
Ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked ham
Wash potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes. Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.
Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until onion is translucent and tender. Add flour, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar and allow to thicken. Add potatoes, cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes.
