• 9 baking 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
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, or you can bake in the oven whichever you prefer. Once done scoop out the flesh into a bowl.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 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.

Top with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.
** For a little kick, you can add some Cajun seasoning or Cayenne pepper

Thank you Debbie Van Cleave, Data Support Administrator / WTC Billing Coordinator, for this delicious recipe.