• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 3/4 tsp salt*
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 12 slices bacon, crumbled
• 5 oz cheddar cheese, grated (1-1/4 cup)

1. Bake potatoes at 400 F for 1 hour, or until done.
2. Let potatoes cool, then peel; discard skins.
3. Melt butter in large pot over medium-low to medium heat.
4. Add flour in gradually (~2 Tbsp at a time), stirring with whisk each time until smooth.
5. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Add milk in gradually (~1/2 cup at a time), stirring with whisk each time until smooth.
7. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
8. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and 1 cup cheese.
9. Cook until heated and cheese melted.
10. Serve with additional cheese, bacon, and green onions.

*This is my mom’s original recipe.  I usually add in another 1/2 tsp salt.  Salt to your own taste.