Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cups butter or margarine
2/3 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (secret is to use white pepper)
4 green onions, chopped and divided
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
8 oz sour cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Procedure: Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork; bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and set aside. Discard skins
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and is bubbly.
Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, two tablespoons green onion, 1/2 cup bacon, and one cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated, and stir in sour cream. Add extra milk, if necessary, for desired consistency.
Yields: 8-10 servings
