CHEESE AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER (6 SERVINGS)

from an LSU tailgater

8 OZS. REDUCED-FAT SMOKED SAUSAGE	3/4 CUP OF WHOLE-KERNEL CORN
1-2 TBSP. BUTTER	3 TBSP. FLOUR
2 CUPS WATER	8 OZ. MEDIUM SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE- SHREDDED
1 CUP OF MILK

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter
• Cook sausage, corn and onion seasoning blend in over medium heat 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add water and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low and add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Add milk & cook until hot 4-5 minutes (do not boil).