4 lg. potatoes
4 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 qts. milk
Salt and pepper to taste
4 green onions, chopped
1 c. sour cream
2 c. crisp-cooked, crumbled bacon, well drained
5 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated

Cook potatoes in microwave for 15 minutes or fork tender. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Slowly blend in flour with wire whisk until thoroughly blended. Gradually add milk to butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in salt and pepper; simmer over low heat, stirring constantly. Cut potatoes in half, scoop out the meat, and set aside. Chop half the potato peels; discard remainder. When milk mixture is very hot, whisk in potato. Add green onion and potato peels. Whisk well and add sour cream and crumbled bacon. Heat thoroughly. Add cheese, a little at a time, until all is melted in. Garnish with chives, grated cheese, and bacon crumbles. Serves 8.