Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
7 cups milk
4 green onions sliced
1 (12 oz) package bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 cups (5oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1. Bake potatoes at 400 degress for 1 hour or until done; cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, mash to desired texture, and reserve. Discard shells.
2. Melt butter in a dutch oven over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
3. Stir in potato pulp and green onions; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add bacon and remaining ingredients; stir until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Yield: 14 cups