4-5 Idaho baking potatoes, scrubbed
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
6 c. milk
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1 c. sour cream
6 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Recipe
1. Pierce potatoes with a fork, and bake at 350-400 degrees until done.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour a little at a time, whisking until smooth. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low.
3. Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out insides. Chop half of the skins. When the milk mixture is hot, stir in the potatoes, chopped potato skins, bacon and onions. Add the sour cream by thirds, stirring after each addition. Add grated cheddar and blend soup well with a spoon or whisk.
4. Serve hot. Top each serving with additional grated cheddar, sliced green onions, and crumbled bacon if desired.