5 large baking potatoes, baked
1/4 c. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 qt. half and half
3 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
2 c. (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Peel baked potatoes or not. Mash with a fork. Melt butter in a Dutch oven pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Stir in potatoes, half and half, milk, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Top each bowl with cheese and bacon.