Microwave New England Clam Chowder
["4 slices bacon, cut into eights", "3 c. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes", "1 medium onion, chopped", "2 cans (6 1/2 oz.) minced clams, drained and liquid reserved", "1/4 c. flour", "2 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "2/3 c. light cream"]
["Place bacon in 3-quart casserole.", "Cover; microwave at High 3 minutes.", "Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat.", "Add potatoes and onion.", "Pour reserved clam liquid into casserole.", "Cover. Microwave at High 7 to 9 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender, stirring once.", "Combine flour and 1/4 cup milk.", "Add flour mixture, remaining milk, salt and pepper to casserole.", "Do not cover.", "Microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring several times.", "Stir in clams and light cream.", "Microwave at High 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through."]
["bacon", "potatoes", "onion", "clams", "flour", "milk", "salt", "pepper", "light cream"]