Baked Potato Soup V | Cookingwithdia

Ingredients

9baking potatoes

⅔ cup butter

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

6 cups whole milk

½ tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup bacon bits, divided

4green onions, chopped

10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking).

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.Stir in flour and cook about a minute.Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened.Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese.Cook until thoroughly heated.Stir in sour cream and heat through.Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.

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